Harbour Grace
Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harbour Grace is a town in Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With roots dating back to the 16th century, it is one of the oldest towns in North America.[1]
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Town | |
Location of Harbour Grace in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 47°41′30″N 53°13′00″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Settled | 1583 |
Incorporated | July 10, 1945 |
Government | |
• Type | Town Council |
• Mayor | Don Coombs |
• MP | Ken McDonald |
Area | |
• Total | 33.71 km2 (13.02 sq mi) |
Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,796 |
• Density | 88.8/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Postal code span | |
Area code | 709 |
Highways | |
Website | Harbour Grace official site |
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It is located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of the provincial capital, St. John's. The town has a population of 2,796 (2021), engaged primarily in fishing and fish processing. The alternative spelling of Harbor Grace was current at one time.[2]