Delburne
| Delburne | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Village of Delburne | |
| Motto: Proud history, bright future. | |
  Location in Alberta | |
| Coordinates: 52°12′03.1″N 113°14′01.1″W / 52.200861°N 113.233639°WCoordinates: 52°12′03.1″N 113°14′01.1″W / 52.200861°N 113.233639°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 8 |
| Municipal district | Red Deer County |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ray Reckseidler |
| • Governing body | Delburne Village Council |
| Area (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 3.92 km2 (1.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 830 |
| • Density | 211.5/km2 (548/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| Postal code | T0M 0V0 |
| Highways | Highway 21 |
| Waterway | Delburne Lakes |
| Website | Official website |
Delburne /ˈdɛlbərn/ is a village in the central Alberta east of Red Deer.
Named for Delia Mewburn, sister of pioneer physician F.H. Mewburn. Delburne is a quaint agricultural community located in the centre of Alberta's scenic Parkland region. The village is accentuated by its tree lined streets and history depicted on its muralled buildings.
Delburne amenities include a nine-hole golf and country club, a campground, several coffee shops/restaurants, and sporting facilities such as a curling rink, hockey rink, baseball diamond and an equestrian centre. The village also has a school, library, bank/credit union, post office, laundromat, grocery stores, gas station and other basic services.
Delburne offers visitors a glance into its past at the Anthony Henday Museum, which offers guided tours.
Demographics
In the 2011 Census, the Village of Delburne had a population of 830 living in 348 of its 373 total dwellings, a 8.5% change from its 2006 population of 765. With a land area of 3.92 km2 (1.51 sq mi), it had a population density of 211.7/km2 (548.4/sq mi) in 2011.[1]
In 2006, Delburne had a population of 765 living in 315 dwellings, a 6.4% increase from 2001. The Village has a land area of 1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi) and a population density of 579.9/km2 (1,502/sq mi).[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
- ↑ Statistics Canada. "Canada 2006 Census: Delburne - Community Profile". Retrieved 2007-06-07.
