Dawson, Ontario
Dawson | |
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Township (single-tier) | |
Township of Dawson | |
Township office of Dawson in Rainy River | |
![]() ![]() Dawson | |
Coordinates: 48°45′N 94°29′W / 48.750°N 94.483°WCoordinates: 48°45′N 94°29′W / 48.750°N 94.483°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Rainy River |
Formed | 1 January 1997 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Bill Langner |
• Federal riding | Thunder Bay—Rainy River |
• Prov. riding | Kenora—Rainy River |
Area | |
• Land | 339.5 km2 (131.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 468 |
• Density | 1.4/km2 (4/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Postal Code FSA | P0W 1L0 |
Area code(s) | 807 |
Dawson is a township located in Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The township is located at the mouth of the Rainy River where it flows into Lake of the Woods.
The township was formed on 1 January 1997, when the former incorporated townships of Atwood, Blue, Dilke, and Worthington were amalgamated.
Communities[]
The primary communities in the township are Blue, McGinnis Creek, Pinewood and Sleeman.
Pinewood
Demographics[]
Canada census – Dawson community profile | |||
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2016 | 2011 | 2006 | |
Population: | 468 (-16.9% from 2011) | 563 (-9.2% from 2006) | 620 (+1.1% from 2001) |
Land area: | 339.5 km2 (131.1 sq mi) | 338.35 km2 (130.64 sq mi) | 338.35 km2 (130.64 sq mi) |
Population density: | 1.4/km2 (3.6/sq mi) | 1.7/km2 (4.4/sq mi) | 1.8/km2 (4.7/sq mi) |
Median age: | 54.5 (M: 54.9, F: 53.5) | 47.8 (M: 49.1, F: 46.2) | 44.2 (M: 43.3, F: 44.8) |
Total private dwellings: | 292 | 307 | 323 |
Median household income: | $61,312 | $47,175 | |
References: 2016[3] 2011[4] 2006[5] earlier[6] |
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1996 | 631 | — |
2001 | 613 | −2.9% |
2006 | 620 | +1.1% |
2011 | 563 | −9.2% |
2016 | 468 | −16.9% |
[7][1] |
Prior to amalgamation (1998):
- Population in 1996: 631
- Atwood (township): 273
- Blue (township): 100
- Dilke (township): 153
- Worthington (township): 105
- Population in 1991:
- Atwood (township): 294
- Blue (township): 95
- Dilke (township): 163
- Worthington (township): 110
Climate[]
Climate data for Sleeman | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 7 (45) |
11 (52) |
16.5 (61.7) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.5 (90.5) |
33.5 (92.3) |
35 (95) |
34.5 (94.1) |
34.4 (93.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
22.2 (72.0) |
9 (48) |
35 (95) |
Average high °C (°F) | −11.4 (11.5) |
−7 (19) |
0.3 (32.5) |
10.5 (50.9) |
18.8 (65.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
25 (77) |
23.4 (74.1) |
17.3 (63.1) |
10.5 (50.9) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
8.4 (47.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −17.2 (1.0) |
−13.2 (8.2) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
4.1 (39.4) |
11.8 (53.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
19 (66) |
17.4 (63.3) |
11.8 (53.2) |
5.7 (42.3) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
−14 (7) |
2.7 (36.9) |
Average low °C (°F) | −22.9 (−9.2) |
−19.3 (−2.7) |
−11.4 (11.5) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
4.8 (40.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
11.4 (52.5) |
6.3 (43.3) |
0.8 (33.4) |
−8 (18) |
−19.1 (−2.4) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | −44 (−47) |
−41 (−42) |
−37.5 (−35.5) |
−27.8 (−18.0) |
−8 (18) |
−2 (28) |
1.1 (34.0) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−6 (21) |
−17 (1) |
−39 (−38) |
−43 (−45) |
−44 (−47) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27.9 (1.10) |
21.6 (0.85) |
30.1 (1.19) |
37.9 (1.49) |
60.4 (2.38) |
107.5 (4.23) |
86.4 (3.40) |
90.5 (3.56) |
69.3 (2.73) |
57.7 (2.27) |
37.2 (1.46) |
23.5 (0.93) |
650 (25.6) |
Source: Environment Canada[2] |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Dawson, Township". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ a b Environment Canada - Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 2011-05-05
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. 30 March 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. 17 February 2012.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 2001, 2006, 2011 census
Categories:
- Municipalities in Rainy River District
- Single-tier municipalities in Ontario
- Township municipalities in Ontario
- Northern Ontario geography stubs