Conklin is a hamlet

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 in northern Alberta

Northern Alberta

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, Canada

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 within the Regional Municipality (R.M.) of Wood Buffalo

Wood Buffalo, Alberta

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. It is located on Highway 881

Alberta Highway 881

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 between Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche. It has an elevation of 575 metres (1,886.5 ft).

The hamlet is located in census division

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 No. 16

Division No. 16, Alberta

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 and in the federal riding

Alberta federal electoral districts

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 of Fort McMurray-Athabasca.

Demographics

The population of Conklin according to the R.M of Wood Buffalo's 2007 municipal census is 299. The subsequent 2008 municipal census recorded a population of 372. However, with the overall 2008 municipal census result for the R.M. of Wood Buffalo not being accepted by Alberta Municipal Affairs

Alberta Municipal Affairs

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 due to the use of extrapolation, Conklin's 2008 population may be more of an estimate compared to its 2007 figure.

As of 2006, Conklin had a total population of 199 living in 60 dwellings. With a land area of 15.35 km² (5.9 sq mi), it has a population density

Population density

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of 13 /km2.