Delburne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Delburne
Village
Village of Delburne
Motto(s):  Your Success is Our Success
Delburne Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	8
Municipal district	Red Deer County
Incorporated
• Village	January 17, 1913
Area  (2021)
• Land	3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi)
Elevation	865 m (2,838 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	919
• Density	242.8/km2 (629/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code	T0M 0V0
Highways	Highway 21
Waterway	Delburne Lakes

Delburne is a small village located in the middle of Alberta, Canada. It sits east of the city of Red Deer. This charming community is known for its tree-lined streets. You can also see cool murals on the sides of buildings that show important moments from Delburne's past.

Delburne got its name from Delia Mewburn. She was the sister of an early doctor in the area, F.H. Mewburn. The village is a quiet farming community in Alberta's beautiful Parkland region.

What Can You Do in Delburne?

Delburne offers many fun activities and useful services for its residents and visitors.

Sports and Recreation

• You can play a round of golf at the nine-hole golf and country club.
• There's a campground if you want to stay overnight.
• The village has places for sports like a curling rink and a hockey rink.
• You can also find a baseball diamond and an equestrian centre for horse riding.

Everyday Services

• Delburne has several coffee shops and restaurants.
• It also has a school and a library.
• You can find a bank or credit union, a post office, and a laundromat.
• There are grocery stores and a gas station for your basic needs.

Explore History

• Visitors can learn about the past at the Anthony Henday Museum.
• The museum offers guided tours to help you discover Delburne's history.

How Many People Live in Delburne?

Understanding the population helps us learn about a community.

Population in 2021

• In 2021, the Village of Delburne had a population of 919 people.
• These people lived in 400 homes out of 453 total houses.
• This number was a small increase from its population in 2016.
• The village covers an area of about 3.79 square kilometers.

Population in 2016

• In 2016, Delburne's population was 892 people.
• They lived in 380 homes.
• This was also an increase from the 2011 population of 830.