| Carleton | |
|---|---|
| — County — | |
| Location of Carleton County, New Brunswick | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| Towns | Woodstock, Florenceville-Bristol |
| Established | 1831 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Tobique—Mactaquac |
| Provincial | Carleton & Victoria-Tobique |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 3,311.99 km2 (1,278.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[1][2] | |
| • Total | 26,632 |
| • Density | 8.0/km2 (20.7/sq mi) |
| • Change 2001-06 | 2.0% |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) |
| Area code(s) | 506 |
| Dwellings | 11,184 |
| Median Income* | $43,627 |
| *Median household income, 2005 (all households) | |
Carleton County (2006 population 26,632) is located in west-central New Brunswick, Canada.
The county is located in western New Brunswick, it borders on the west, the State of Maine; on the south, York County; on the north, Victoria County and is bisected by the Saint John River. Potato farming is a major industry. The scenic town of Hartland is home to the longest covered bridge in the world.
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There are five incorporated municipalities within Carleton County (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):[1][2]
| Official Name | Status | Area km2 | Population | Census Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | Town | 13.41 | 5,113 | 679 of 5,008 |
| Florenceville-Bristol | Town | 15.60 | *1,539 | *1,569 of 5,008 |
| Created May 12, 2008 by merger of the following two dissolved communities: | ||||
| Florenceville | Village | 7.18 | 860 | 2,265 of 5,008 |
| Bristol | Village | 8.42 | 679 | 2,612 of 5,008 |
| Hartland | Town | 9.63 | 947 | 2,124 of 5,008 |
| Bath | Village | 2.03 | 512 | 2,982 of 5,008 |
| Centreville | Village | 2.69 | 523 | 2,952 of 5,008 |
(* = approximations only)
The county is subdivided into eleven parishes (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):[1][2]
| Official Name | Status | Area km2 | Population | Census Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | Parish | 196.42 | 2,703 | 1,079 of 5,008 |
| Kent | Parish | 839.79 | 2,361 | 1,184 of 5,008 |
| Woodstock | Parish | 197.45 | 2,148 | 1,258 of 5,008 |
| Brighton | Parish | 508.30 | 1,834 | 1,402 of 5,008 |
| Wicklow | Parish | 195.50 | 1,753 | 1,441 of 5,008 |
| Northampton | Parish | 243.31 | 1,599 | 1,537 of 5,008 |
| Richmond | Parish | 258.82 | 1,414 | 1,666 of 5,008 |
| Peel | Parish | 113.12 | 1,257 | 1,779 of 5,008 |
| Wilmot | Parish | 191.43 | 1,143 | 1,888 of 5,008 |
| Aberdeen | Parish | 447.91 | 959 | 2,105 of 5,008 |
| Simonds | Parish | 75.54 | 489 | 3,044 of 5,008 |
There is one First Nations reserve in Carleton County (listed by 2006 population counts and national census rankings):[1][2]
| Official Name | Status | Area km2 | Population | Census Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock 23 | Reserve | 1.04 | 338 | 3,550 of 5,008 |
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| Victoria County | ||||
| Aroostook County, Maine United States |
York County | |||
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| York County |
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