Camrose, Alberta

Camrose (/ˈkæmrz/ KAM-rohz) is a city in central Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by Camrose County. Located along Highway 13 it had its beginnings as a railroad hub.

Camrose
City
City of Camrose
Nicknames: 
The Rose City
Slogan: The stage is set
City boundaries
Camrose
Location in Alberta
Camrose
Location in Canada
Camrose
Location in Camrose County
Coordinates: 53°1′29″N 112°49′27″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
Planning regionNorth Saskatchewan
Municipal districtCamrose County
Incorporated 
  VillageMay 4, 1905
  TownDecember 11, 1906
  CityJanuary 1, 1955
Government
  MayorPJ Stasko
  Governing body
Camrose City Council
  • Agnes Hovelan
  • Kevin Hycha
  • Catherine Anne Johnson
  • Max Lindstrand
  • David Ofrim
  • PJ Stasko
  • Wayne Throndson
  • Greg Wood
  City ManagerMalcolm Boyd
  MPDamien Kurek (CPCBattle River—Crowfoot)
  MLAJackie Lovely (UCP – Camrose)
Area
 (2021)
  Land41.67 km2 (16.09 sq mi)
Elevation
740 m (2,430 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total18,772
  Density450.5/km2 (1,167/sq mi)
  Municipal census (2016)
18,044
  Estimate (2020)
19,333
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Forward sortation area
T4V
Area code(s)780, 587, 825, 368
NTS Map83H2 Camrose
GNBC CodeIAKKF
Highways13, 26, 833
Websitecamrose.ca
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