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Cambria
Former hamlet
Cambria is located in Alberta
Cambria
Cambria
Location in Alberta
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Census division No. 5
Municipality Town of Drumheller
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 403, 587, 825

Cambria is a small community located in Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Town of Drumheller. Cambria used to be a "hamlet," which is a very small settlement, before it joined with Drumheller in 1998.

What is Cambria?

Cambria is a community that lies within the Red Deer River valley. It is found along Alberta Highway 10. This area is known for its unique badlands landscape.

Where is Cambria Located?

Cambria is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of Drumheller's main area. It is also about 110 kilometers (68 miles) northeast of Calgary. The community is in a region called Census Division No. 5. It is also part of the federal voting area known as Crowfoot.

How Did Cambria's Population Change?

Like many small communities, Cambria's population has changed over time. Here is a look at how many people lived there in different years:

Population history
of Cambria
Year Pop. ±%
1951 239 —    
1956 130 −45.6%
1961 80 −38.5%
1966 88 +10.0%
1971 49 −44.3%
1976 39 −20.4%
1981 36 −7.7%
1986 29 −19.4%
1991 42 +44.8%
Source: Statistics Canada

As you can see, the number of people living in Cambria changed quite a bit. From 1951 to 1991, the population generally decreased. This shows how small communities can grow and shrink over the years.

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