Warburg, Alberta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warburg
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 Warburg
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
| Census Division | 11 |
| Municipal district | Leduc County |
| Incorporated | |
| • Village | December 31, 1953 |
| Area
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| • Land | 2.56 km2 (0.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 676 |
| • Density | 264.5/km2 (685/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Highways | 39 770 |
| Waterways | Strawberry Creek |
Warburg is a small village located in central Alberta, Canada. It's about 58 kilometers (36 miles) west of a city called Leduc, right along Highway 39. The village got its name from a place in Sweden called Varberg Fortress. Interestingly, the name was originally spelled "Warberg" in English, but a mistake in spelling led to it becoming "Warburg."
How Many People Live in Warburg?
Every few years, Statistics Canada counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census.
In the 2021 Census, Warburg had 676 people living there. They lived in 283 homes. This number was a bit lower than in 2016, when 766 people lived in the village.
The village covers an area of about 2.56 square kilometers (1 square mile). This means there are about 264 people living in each square kilometer.
What Does Warburg Do for Work?
Warburg is part of a group called the Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Association. This group works to help businesses grow and create jobs in the area around the Edmonton International Airport. They help promote the region to attract new companies and support existing ones.
Famous People from Warburg
Some well-known hockey players and coaches have come from Warburg. These include Dave Hakstol, Marty Ruff, and Lindy Ruff.
