Pouch Cove
Pouch Cove | |
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Town | |
| Town of Pouch Cove | |
 Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador | |
 Seal | |
| Motto(s): First To See The Sun | |
 Location of Pouch Cove in the St. John's Metropolitan Area. | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Founded | 1611[1] |
| Incorporated | 1970[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mark Vardy |
| • MHA | Joedy Wall (PC) |
| • MP | Joanne Thompson (LIB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.34 km2 (22.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2016[2]) | |
| • Total | 2,069 |
| • Density | 35.5/km2 (91.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
| Highways |  Route 20 |
| Website | Pouch Cove |
Pouch Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The population is 2,069 according to the Canada 2016 Census. It is located on the northeast Avalon Peninsula, 27 kilometers north of St. John's, the province's capital city. The origin of Pouch Cove dates back to 1611, when fisherman from British ships, together with carpenters and other artisans, established a settlement.[1] The town was officially incorporated in 1970.[1] The post office was established in 1975. The Town has a Council consisting of a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and five councillors.[3] The town's motto is "first to see the sun," referring to the sunrise in North America.[4]
In 1987 the municipality was amalgamated with the smaller rural settlement of Shoe Cove.[1]
The town of Pouch Cove appeared in national and international [5] news in 2020 as a result of a two-year public debate regarding inconsistencies in regulations regarding homes on wheels. As of February 2020, mobile homes and travel trailers are allowed. Tiny homes are not and must be removed from private property.
Coordinates: 47°46′01″N 52°46′01″W / 47.767°N 52.767°W
See also[]
- List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Michael Payne, Deborah Welch (16 September 2012). "Pouch Cove". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "Census Profile, 2016 Census, Pouch Cove, Town [Census subdivision], Newfoundland and Labrador and Division No. 1, Census division [Census division], Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Town of Pouch Cove - Our Council & Staff". Town of Pouch Cove. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "Town of Pouch Cove". Town of Pouch Cove. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
First To See The Sun
- ^ Alex Kennedy (2020). "After 2 years, couple sells tiny home without ever living in it". cbcnews. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
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