Campbellton, Newfoundland and Labrador
Campbellton | |
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Town | |
Campbellton Location of Campbellton in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 49°17′12″N 54°56′10″W / 49.28667°N 54.93611°WCoordinates: 49°17′12″N 54°56′10″W / 49.28667°N 54.93611°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maisie Clark |
Area | |
• Land | 35.71 km2 (13.79 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 452 |
• Density | 12.7/km2 (33/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Area code(s) | 709 |
Highways | Route 340 Route 343 |
Campbellton is a small lumbering and fishing community located on the island of Newfoundland at Indian Arm, Notre Dame Bay. The community was originally named Indian Arm due to a Beothuk village located on the nearby Indian Arm River. It was renamed to Campbellton in honor of the sawmill manager John Campbell.
See also[]
- List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
References[]
- ^ a b "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Campbellton, Town [Census subdivision], Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
Categories:
- Populated coastal places in Canada
- Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador geography stubs