Langenburg, Saskatchewan is a charming town nestled in the rural municipality of Langenburg No. 181. It is part of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities SARM Division No. 1 and Census Division No. 5. With a population of 1,048, Langenburg is a small but vibrant community that offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty.
The area that would later become Langenburg was surveyed by the federal government in 1880. British settlers had already established themselves in the Wolverine district, northeast of present-day Marchwell. However, it was the arrival of German settlers in the mid-1880s that led to the establishment of the Langenburg community.
Originally named "Colony Hohenlohe" after Prince Hohenlohe von Langenburg, a German nobleman who recommended western Canada to German emigrants, the community was renamed "Langenburg" when the Manitoba & North-Western Railway reached the area in the winter of 1886–87.
Despite a slow growth over the following decade, a new wave of immigration in 1902, predominantly from Scandinavian settlers, led to Langenburg gaining its village status in April 1903.
Langenburg is strategically located on the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) in the southeastern part of Saskatchewan, just 15 km west of the Manitoba border. It is at the junction with Highway 8, with the nearest city, Yorkton, located 70 km northwest along Highway 16.
The town's geographical coordinates are 50°50′00″ N latitude and 101°42′00″ W longitude, and it is situated in Sections 27 and 34, Township 21, Range 31 west of the 1st Meridian. Langenburg operates in the Central Standard Time (CST) zone, which is UTC−6.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Langenburg had a population of 1,228 living in 510 of its 567 total private dwellings. This represented a 5.4% increase from its 2016 population of 1,165. With a land area of 3.38 km2 (1.31 sq mi), Langenburg had a population density of 363.3/km2 (941.0/sq mi) in 2021.
One of the main attractions in Langenburg is the Carlton Trail Regional Park and Golf Course. Located 18 km south of Langenburg on No. 8 Highway, this park offers a variety of recreational activities for both residents and visitors.
Langenburg experiences a typical Canadian climate with four distinct seasons. The town's geographical location in the southeastern part of Saskatchewan contributes to its unique weather patterns.
Langenburg is conveniently located on the Yellowhead Highway, making it easily accessible from various parts of the province. Its proximity to the Manitoba border also makes it a popular stopover for travelers heading east or west.
