title: Cynthia, Alberta
text: # Cynthia, Alberta
  
  Cynthia is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within Brazeau County. It is located approximately 37 kilometres (23 mi) south of Highway 16 and 131 kilometres (81 mi) southwest of Edmonton.
  
  Cynthia previously held new town status for almost three years, having incorporated as a new town on June 1, 1956, but dissolving on May 1, 1959.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  The population of Cynthia according to the 2005 municipal census conducted by Brazeau County is 50.
  
  