Delburne facts for kids
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Delburne
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Village
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| Village of Delburne | |
| Motto(s):
Proud history, bright future.
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 Delburne
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Central Alberta |
| Census division | 8 |
| Municipal district | Red Deer County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | January 17, 1913 |
| Area
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| • Land | 3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 919 |
| • Density | 242.8/km2 (629/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Postal code |
T0M 0V0
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| Highways | Highway 21 |
| Waterway | Delburne Lakes |
Delburne is a village in the central region of Alberta, Canada that is east of Red Deer.
Named for Delia Mewburn, sister of pioneer physician F.H. Mewburn. Delburne is a quaint agricultural community located in the centre of Alberta's scenic Parkland region. The village is accentuated by its tree lined streets and murals depicting historical events on the sides of buildings. Downtown Delburne maintains a historical charm.
Delburne amenities include a nine-hole golf and country club, a campground, several coffee shops/restaurants, and sporting facilities such as a curling rink, hockey rink, baseball diamond and an equestrian centre. The village also has a school, library, bank/credit union, post office, laundromat, grocery stores, gas station and other basic services.
Delburne offers visitors a glance into its past at the Anthony Henday Museum, which offers guided tours.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Delburne recorded a population of 919 living in 400 of its 453 total private dwellings, a change of 3% from its 2016 population of 892. With a land area of 3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi), it had a population density of 242.5/km2 (628/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Delburne recorded a population of 892 living in 380 of its 394 total private dwellings, a 7.5% change from its 2011 population of 830. With a land area of 3.98 km2 (1.54 sq mi), it had a population density of 224.1/km2 (580/sq mi) in 2016.
