Carleton | |
|---|---|
Location within New Brunswick. | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| Established | 1831 |
| Electoral Districts Federal | Tobique—Mactaquac |
| Provincial | Carleton &Victoria-Tobique |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3,309.06 km2 (1,277.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 26,360 |
| • Density | 8/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2016-2021 | |
| • Dwellings | 11,865 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Area code | 506 |
Carleton County (2021 population 26,360[1]) is located in west-centralNew Brunswick, Canada.
The western border isAroostook County,Maine, the northern border isVictoria County, and the southeastern border isYork County from which it was formed in 1831. TheSaint John River bisects the western section of the county. TheSouthwest Miramichi River flows through the eastern section of the county. Potato farming is a major industry. The scenic town ofHartland is home to the longest covered bridge in the world.
There are five incorporated municipalities within Carleton County (listed by 2021 population):[2]
| Official name | Designation | Area km2 | Population | Parish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | Town | 14.96 | 5,553 | Woodstock |
| Florenceville-Bristol | Town | 15.74 | 1,573 | Simonds |
| Hartland | Town | 9.50 | 933 | Brighton |
| Centreville | Village | 2.67 | 508 | Wicklow |
| Bath | Village | 2.00 | 440 | Kent |

There is one First Nations reserve in Carleton County, theWoodstock First Nation:[2]
| Official name | Designation | Area km2 | Population | Parish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock 23 | Reserve | 1.80 | 435 | Woodstock |
The county is subdivided into eleven parishes (listed by 2021 population):[2]
As acensus division in the2021 Census of Population conducted byStatistics Canada, Carleton County had a population of26,360 living in11,120 of its11,865 total private dwellings, a change of0.7% from its 2016 population of26,178. With a land area of 3,309.06 km2 (1,277.64 sq mi), it had a population density of8.0/km2 (20.6/sq mi) in 2021.[1]
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