Busby, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Busby
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Hamlet
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Municipal district | Westlock County |
| Founded | 1915 |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 200.7/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain Time Zone) |
| Postal code |
T0G 1H0
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| Area codes | 780, 587 |
| Highways |  Hwy 651 |
Busby is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It's part of Westlock County. You can find Busby on Highway 651. It's about 52 kilometers (32 miles) northwest of Edmonton. It is also 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Highway 2.
A Look Back: Busby's History
Busby was first settled by people from the United States. When a post office opened here in 1903, the community was called Independence.
In 1915, a railway line arrived. It was the Edmonton, Dunvegan and British Columbia Railway. Because of the railway, the hamlet's name was changed to Busby.
Who Lives in Busby?
The number of people living in Busby changes over time. This information comes from official counts called censuses.
Population in 2021
In the 2021 Canadian census, 135 people lived in Busby. These people lived in 67 homes. This was a small change from the 2016 population.
The land area of Busby is 0.67 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). This means there were about 200 people living in each square kilometer.
Population in 2016
In the 2016 Canadian census, Busby had 140 people. They lived in 64 homes. This was a bigger change from the 2011 population of 98 people.
The land area in 2016 was 0.69 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). The population density was about 202 people per square kilometer.
