Alberton, Prince Edward Island

Alberton
Town of Alberton
Motto: 
"The Heart of West Prince"
Alberton in Prince Edward Island
Coordinates: 46°48′50″N 64°04′01″W / 46.81382°N 64.06682°W / 46.81382; -64.06682
CountryCanada
ProvincePrince Edward Island
CountyPrince County
ParishNorth Parish
TownshipLot 5
Founded1534
Village1878
Town1913
Government
  TypeTown council
  MayorHector MacLeod
  CouncillorsCameron Boyce
Maureen Chaisson
Alan Curtis
Holly Gordon
Mary Jean O'Brien
Krista Murphy
  Town AdministratorDonna Thomson
Area
  Town
4.70 km2 (1.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Town
1,301
  Density277.0/km2 (717/sq mi)
  Metro
3,531
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Canadian postal code
Area code902
Telephone Exchanges206, 214, 231, 853, 856, 960
NTS Map021I16
GNBC CodeBADOW
WebsiteTown of Alberton

Alberton is a Canadian town located in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. It is situated in the western part of the county in the township of Lot 5.

Alberton is a service centre for local fishing and farming communities, and is adjacent to the community and harbour of Northport.