Carbonear
Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carbonear is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It overlooks the west side of Conception Bay and had a history long tied to fishing and shipbuilding. Since the late 20th century, its economy has changed to emphasize education, health care, retail, and industry. As of 2021, there were 4,696 people in the community.
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Carbonear | |
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Town | |
Nickname: Hub of the Bay | |
Motto: "the town that says you're welcome" | |
Location of Carbonear in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 47°44′15″N 53°13′46″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Settled | 1631 |
Incorporated (town) | 1948 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Frank Butt [1] |
• Deputy Mayor | Sam Slade [1] |
• MHA | Steve Crocker |
• MP | Ken McDonald |
Area | |
• Total | 12.44 km2 (4.80 sq mi) |
Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 4,696 |
• Density | 377.4/km2 (977/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Postal code span | |
Area code | 709 |
Highways | Route 70 Route 75 |
Website | carbonear |
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