Caroline, Alberta

Caroline /ˈkærəln/ is a village in central Alberta, Canada. It is located southwest of Red Deer.

Caroline
Village
Village of Caroline
Longbranch Saloon
Motto: 
Prospering at Nature's Doorstep
Location in Alberta
Coordinates: 52°05′36.2″N 114°44′22.5″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division9
Municipal districtClearwater County
Incorporated 
  VillageDecember 31, 1951
Government
  MayorJohn Rimmer
  Governing bodyCaroline Village Council
Area
 (2021)
  Land2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi)
Elevation
1,065 m (3,494 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total470
  Density229.9/km2 (595/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal code span
T0M-0M0
HighwaysHighway 22
Highway 54
WebsiteOfficial website

The community is named after Caroline Langley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Langley. The family opened the community's original post office in 1908.

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