Carbondale, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carbondale
|
|
|---|---|
 Carbondale
Location in Alberta
Carbondale
Location in Canada
|
|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Sturgeon County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Area
(2021)
|
|
| • Land | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
|
|
| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Carbondale is a small community in Alberta, Canada. It's called a hamlet, which is a type of small village or settlement. Carbondale is located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) north of Edmonton, a big city in Alberta. It's also just 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of Highway 28.
Why is it Called Carbondale?
Carbondale got its name because of the coal mines that used to be nearby. Coal is a type of rock that can be burned for energy. It is also known as a carbon-based fuel because it is made mostly of carbon.
A Bit of History
Carbondale was once the location of the Carbondale Rail Station. This train station was active from 1913 until 1959. It played a part in the community's early days.
How Many People Live There?
Carbondale is a very small community. In 2021, a census (which is like a big count of people) showed that 78 people lived in Carbondale. These people lived in 37 homes.
A few years earlier, in 2016, the population was 75 people. This means the number of people living in Carbondale has stayed about the same. The area of Carbondale is about 1.12 square kilometers (0.43 square miles).
