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Gibbons is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 28A, 37 km (23 mi) north-east of Edmonton.
The town was named for William R. Gibbons who settled in the area and was created from the merger of two smaller communities: Astleyville and Battenburg.[citation needed] Gibbons is situated on the southern banks of the Sturgeon River which is a major tributary of the North Saskatchewan River.
[edit] Demographics
In 2006, Gibbons had a population of 2,642 living in 993 dwellings, a 0.5% decrease from 2001. The town has a land area of 6.46 km² (2.5 sq mi) and a population density of 409.1/km² (1,059.6/sq mi).[3]
[edit] Education
As part of the Sturgeon School Division, Gibbons is the site of the following schools: Landing Trail Elementary, Gibbons School Elementary and Junior High, and the Sturgeon Learning Centre which focuses on adult learning.
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