Cynthia, Alberta

Cynthia is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Brazeau County. It is located approximately 37 kilometres (23 mi) south of Highway 16 and 131 kilometres (81 mi) southwest of Edmonton.

Cynthia
Cynthia
Location of Cynthia
Cynthia
Cynthia (Canada)
Coordinates: 53°16′58″N 115°25′22″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionCentral Alberta
Census division11
Municipal districtBrazeau County
Government
  TypeUnincorporated
  Governing bodyBrazeau County Council
Elevation
923 m (3,028 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total50
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code(s)780, 587, 825

Cynthia previously held new town status for almost three years, having incorporated as a new town on June 1, 1956, but dissolving on May 1, 1959.

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