Viking, Alberta
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Viking (/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/) is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is at the intersection of Highway 14 (Poundmaker Trail) and Highway 36 (Veterans Memorial Highway), approximately 121 km (75 mi) east of Edmonton.
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Town | |
Town of Viking | |
Location of Viking in Alberta | |
Coordinates: 53°5′43″N 111°46′37″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
Region | Central Alberta |
Census division | 10 |
Municipal district | Beaver County |
Incorporated[1] | |
• Village | 5 February 1909 |
• Town | 10 November 1952 |
Government | |
• Mayor | James Buttner |
• Governing body | Viking Town Council |
Area (2021)[3] | |
• Land | 3.45 km2 (1.33 sq mi) |
Elevation | 691 m (2,267 ft) |
Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 986 |
• Density | 285.9/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Postal code | |
Area code(s) | +1-780, +1-587 |
Highways | Highway 14 Highway 36 |
Railway | Canadian National Railway |
Waterway | Thomas Lake |
Website | www |
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The town also lends its name to the Viking Formation, an oil bearing stratigraphical unit.