| Josephburg | |
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| — Hamlet — | |
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Josephburg
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Specialized municipality | Strathcona County |
| Settled | 1890 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| • Mayor | Linda Osinchuk |
| • Governing body |
Strathcona County Council
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| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 239 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Postal code span | T5B |
| Area code(s) | +1-780 |
| Highways | Highway 830 |
| Website | Strathcona County |
Josephburg is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Strathcona County.[2] It is located on Highway 830, 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) east of Fort Saskatchewan. It is in close proximity to Alberta's Industrial Heartland, home to petrochemical industries.
This farming community was once home to several businesses, including a Case dealership, UFA, coffee shop, hardware store and general store.[3]
The population of Josephburg according to Strathcona County's 2009 municipal census is 239.[1]
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