Cynthia, Alberta facts for kids
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Cynthia
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 Cynthia
Location in Alberta
Cynthia
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Brazeau County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Elevation | 923 m (3,028 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 50 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780, 587, 825 |
Cynthia is a small community known as a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is located within Brazeau County. You can find Cynthia about 37 kilometers south of Highway 16. It is also about 131 kilometers southwest of Edmonton.
For a short time, Cynthia was officially recognized as a "new town." This happened on June 1, 1956. However, it stopped being a new town on May 1, 1959. This means it was a new town for almost three years.
How Many People Live in Cynthia?
Population in 2005
According to a count done by Brazeau County in 2005, the population of Cynthia was 50 people.
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