Janvier South

Janvier South is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Regional Municipality (RM) of Wood Buffalo. While the hamlet's official name is Janvier South according to Alberta Municipal Affairs, it is also known and referred to as Janvier by the RM of Wood Buffalo and its residents. It is further alternately known as Chard. The latter name is after A. Chard, a transportation official.

Janvier South
Janvier South
Location of Janvier South
Janvier South
Janvier South (Canada)
Coordinates: 55°50′42″N 110°54′15″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionNorthern Alberta
Census division16
Municipal districtRegional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Government
  TypeUnincorporated
  Governing bodyRegional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Council
Area
 (2021)
  Land5.01 km2 (1.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total61
  Density12.2/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Area code(s)780, 587, 825

Janvier South is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast of Highway 881, approximately 94 kilometres (58 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray and 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of the Saskatchewan border.

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