Carleton | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | New Brunswick |
Established | 1831 |
Electoral Districts Federal | Tobique—Mactaquac |
Provincial | Carleton & Victoria-Tobique |
Area | |
• Land | 3,312.72 km2 (1,279.05 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 26,220 |
• Density | 7.9/km2 (20/sq mi) |
• Pop 2011-2016 | 3.0% |
• Dwellings | 11,823 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
Area code | 506 |
Carleton County (2016 population 26,220[1]) is located in west-central New Brunswick, Canada.
The western border is Aroostook County, Maine, the northern border is Victoria County, and the southeastern border is York County from which it was formed in 1831. The Saint John River bisects the western section of the county. The Southwest Miramichi River flows through the eastern section of the county. Potato farming is a major industry. The scenic town of Hartland is home to the longest covered bridge in the world.