Herronton is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within Vulcan County.[2] It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Highway 23, approximately 64 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Calgary. The post office was opened in 1912 and named after John Herron of the North-West Mounted Police.[3]
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Coordinates: 50°37′29″N 113°26′22″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Southern Alberta |
Census division | 5 |
Municipal district | Vulcan County |
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• Type | Unincorporated |
• Governing body | Vulcan County Council |
Population (2007)[1] | |
• Total | 10 |
Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 403, 587, 825 |
The population of Herronton according to the 2007 municipal census conducted by Vulcan County is 10.[1]
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