Powassan
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For the virus which takes its name from this town, see Powassan virus.
Powassan is a municipality in the Canadian province of Ontario, located near North Bay. Powassan is located in the Almaguin Highlands region of Parry Sound District, at its easternmost boundary with the Nipissing District.
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Powassan | |
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Municipality of Powassan | |
Coordinates: 46°04′57″N 79°21′43″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Parry Sound District |
Established | 1904 (original boundaries) 2001 (current boundaries) |
Government | |
• Type | Town |
• Mayor | Peter McIsaac[1] |
• Governing Body | Municipality of Powassan Council |
• MP | Anthony Rota (L) |
• MPP | Vic Fedeli (PC) |
Area | |
• Total | 223.26 km2 (86.20 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 3,346 |
• Density | 15.0/km2 (39/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Postal code span | P0H |
Area code | 705 |
Website | www.powassan.net |
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The municipality includes the population centres of Powassan and Trout Creek, both along Highway 11.