Thorsby, Alberta

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Village of Thorsby
Location of Thorsby
Village of Thorsby
Location of Thorsby
Coordinates: 53°13′39″N 114°03′2″W / 53.2275, -114.05056
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
Region Central Alberta
Census Division No. 11
County Leduc
Government
 - Governing body Thorsby Village Council
Area
 - Total 2.92 km² (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation 745 m (2,444 ft)
Population (2006)[1]
 - Total 945
Time zone MST (UTC-7)
Highways 39
778
Waterways Weed Creek

Thorsby is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located 38 km west of the city of Leduc, along Highway 39. Pigeon Lake and Pigeon Lake Provincial Park are located 20 km south of the community.

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In 2006, Thorsby had a population of 945 living in 397 dwellings, an 18.3% increase from 2001. The village has a land area of 2.92 km² (1.1 sq mi) and a population density of 323.6/km² (838.1/sq mi).[1]

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