Delburne is a village in the
central region of
Alberta
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, Canada that is east of
Red Deer
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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
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, the Village of Delburne had a population of 919 living in 400 of its 453 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 892. With a land area of , it had a population density of 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 change from its 2011 population of 830. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016.
See also
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List of communities in Alberta
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List of villages in Alberta
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{{Subdivisions of Alberta, villages=yes
1913 establishments in Alberta
Villages in Alberta