Delburne /ˈdɛlbərn/ is a village in the central region of Alberta, Canada that is east of Red Deer.

Delburne
Village of Delburne
Motto: 
Your Success is Our Success
Delburne is located in Alberta
Delburne
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°12′03.1″N 113°14′01.1″W / 52.200861°N 113.233639°W / 52.200861; -113.233639
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division8
Municipal districtRed Deer County
Incorporated[1] 
 • VillageJanuary 17, 1913
Government
 • MayorTim Wilson
 • Governing bodyDelburne Village Council
Area
 (2021)[2]
 • Land3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi)
Elevation
865 m (2,838 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total
919
 • Density242.8/km2 (629/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code
T0M 0V0
HighwaysHighway 21
WaterwayDelburne Lakes
WebsiteOfficial website

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

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Village of Delburne had 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 (628.0/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

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 (580.5/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Location and History Profile: Village of Delburne" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 14, 2016. p. 218. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
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