Obed, Alberta
Encyclopedia
Obed is an unincorporated community in west-central Alberta
, Canada
within Yellowhead County
. It lies 50 km west of Edson, Alberta
via the Yellowhead Highway
.
Obed Lake and Obed Lake Provincial Park
are located immediately east of the community.
of 37 /km2.
Central Alberta
Central Alberta is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta.Central Alberta is the most densely populated rural area in the province...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
within Yellowhead County
Yellowhead County, Alberta
Yellowhead County is a municipal district in west central Alberta, Canada.It is the only county in Alberta Division 14, and shares the boundaries with this census division.-History:*1994: Established as a Municipal District of Yellowhead No...
. It lies 50 km west of Edson, Alberta
Edson, Alberta
Edson is a town in west-central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Yellowhead County, west of Edmonton along the Yellowhead Highway and east of the intersection with Highway 47.- History :left|thumb|200px|Welcome Sign...
via the Yellowhead Highway
Yellowhead Highway
The Yellowhead Highway is a major east-west highway connecting the four western Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Although part of the Trans-Canada Highway system, the highway should not be confused with the more southerly, originally-designated...
.
Obed Lake and Obed Lake Provincial Park
Obed Lake Provincial Park
Obed Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada, located west of Edson and east of Hinton, on the north side of the Yellowhead Highway....
are located immediately east of the community.
Demographics
As of 2006, the community had a total population of 28 living in 14 dwellings. With a land area of 0.76 km² (0.293437640530327 sq mi), it has a population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 37 /km2.