Albert County, New Brunswick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Albert
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Farm landscape near Alma
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Location within New Brunswick
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  New Brunswick |
| Established | 1845 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1,807.88 km2 (698.03 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29,158 |
| • Density | 16.1/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2011-2016 |  1.1% |
| • Dwellings | 13,111 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Area code(s) | 506 |
Albert County is a region in southeastern New Brunswick, Canada. It's located right on Chignecto Bay, which is part of the famous Bay of Fundy. In 2016, about 29,158 people lived here.
Before 1967, when county governments changed, the main town was Hopewell Cape. Albert County was formed in 1845 from parts of other counties. It was named after Prince Albert, who was Queen Victoria's husband.
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Towns and Villages in Albert County
Albert County has four main towns and villages. These are called municipalities. Here they are, listed by how many people lived there in 2016:
| Official Name | Status | Area km2 | Population | Parish |
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| Riverview | Town | 35.45 | 19,667 | Coverdale |
| Hillsborough | Village | 12.83 | 1,277 | Hillsborough |
| Riverside-Albert | Village | 3.35 | 350 | Hopewell |
| Alma | Village | 47.60 | 213 | Alma |
About the People of Albert County
In 2016, Albert County had a population of 29,158 people. This was a small increase of 1.1% from 2011. The average age of people living in Albert County in 2016 was 45 years old.
Most people in Albert County speak English as their first language. In 2011, about 91% of residents spoke English. About 6.5% of people spoke French as their first language. A small number of people spoke both English and French, or other languages.
How to Get Around Albert County
Here are the main roads and highways that go through Albert County:
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Images for kids
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Sunset over the Bay of Fundy near Waterside
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Albert para niños
