Carleton County, New Brunswick

Carleton
Location within New Brunswick.
Location within New Brunswick.
CountryCanada
ProvinceNew Brunswick
Established1831
Electoral Districts     
Federal

Tobique—Mactaquac
ProvincialCarleton & Victoria-Tobique
Area
 • Land3,312.72 km2 (1,279.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total26,220
 • Density7.9/km2 (20/sq mi)
 • Pop 2011-2016
Decrease 3.0%
 • Dwellings
11,823
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code506

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.

  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Carleton County, New Brunswick". Statistics Canada. Retrieved September 4, 2019.

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