Naphtha, Alberta facts for kids
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Naphtha
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Hamlet
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 Naphtha
Location in Foothills County
Naphtha
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Southern Alberta |
| Census division | No. 6 |
| Municipal district | Foothills County |
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| • Type | Unincorporated |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain Time Zone) |
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Naphtha is a small community called a hamlet in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Foothills County. A hamlet is a small settlement, often smaller than a village.
Where is Naphtha?
Naphtha is found in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is about 6.3 km (3.9 mi) south of a town called Diamond Valley. It is also about 10.7 km (6.6 mi) north of the village of Longview. You can find Naphtha along Alberta Highway 22.
How Naphtha Got Its Name
The name Naphtha comes from a liquid product. This product is also called Naphtha. It is a type of oil.
Early Days of Naphtha
Many of the first houses in Naphtha were built for workers. These houses were called bunkhouses. They were for people who worked for the Home Oil Company. This company drilled for oil in the area. Their first oil well was drilled in 1929.
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