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'''Harbour Round''' is a village in [[Newfoundland and Labrador]] located east of [[Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador|Baie Verte]] with a population of 188 (2016).<ref>Statistics Canada, [https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/search-recherche/rd-dc/index-eng.cfm?GeographyReferenceID=2016A0006100357&PID=1 'Related data, 2016 Census. 'Harbour Round, Designated place, Newfoundland and Labrador'], retrieved May 19, 2019.</ref> |
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'''Harbour Round''' is a [[designated place]] in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]. It is east of [[Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador|Baie Verte]]. |
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== History == |
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The first Postmistress in 1961 was Mrs. George Skinner. There are about 103 houses in Harbour Round but only 82 of them are occupied. The water supply is private artesian wells. Harbour Round has a little post office that employs one person. Harbour Round has one convenience store and used to have a lounge which is now closed. |
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The first postmistress in 1961 was Mrs. George Skinner. |
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== Geography == |
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Harbour Round is in [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]] within [[Division No. 8, Subdivision A, Newfoundland and Labrador|Subdivision A]] of [[Division No. 8, Newfoundland and Labrador|Division No. 8]].<ref name=2016census2>{{cite web | url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=311&SR=1&S=87&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=10 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, census subdivisions (municipalities) and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Newfoundland and Labrador) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 7, 2018 | access-date=December 23, 2021}}</ref> |
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== Demographics == |
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As a designated place in the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Harbour Round recorded a population of 188 living in 78 of its 93 total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:188-212}}|212|1}} from its 2011 population of 212. With a land area of {{convert|1.83|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|188|1.83|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2016.<ref name=2016census>{{cite web | url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/hlt-fst/pd-pl/Table.cfm?Lang=Eng&T=1301&SR=1&S=3&O=D&RPP=9999&PR=10 | title=Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Newfoundland and Labrador) | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 7, 2018 | access-date=December 22, 2021}}</ref> |
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== Attractions == |
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Harbour Round has fishing and boating activities. It also has a walking trail that leads to a lookout. |
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== Government == |
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== Education == |
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All students in Harbour Round attend high school and elementary school in La Scie. The nearest medical facility is located in La Scie which is located 10 km from the community. |
All students in Harbour Round attend high school and elementary school in La Scie. The nearest medical facility is located in La Scie which is located 10 km from the community. |
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== See also == |
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There are a couple of tourism attractions, as do many fishing communities. There are fishing and boating activities. Fishermen in the area are always willing to offer their services for boat trips. There is also a small walking trail that leads to a lookout. |
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*[[List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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*[[List of designated places in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:47, 6 July 2024
Harbour Round is a designated place in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is east of Baie Verte.
History
[edit]The first postmistress in 1961 was Mrs. George Skinner.
Geography
[edit]Harbour Round is in Newfoundland within Subdivision A of Division No. 8.[1]
Demographics
[edit]As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Harbour Round recorded a population of 188 living in 78 of its 93 total private dwellings, a change of -11.3% from its 2011 population of 212. With a land area of 1.83 km2 (0.71 sq mi), it had a population density of 102.7/km2 (266.1/sq mi) in 2016.[2]
Attractions
[edit]Harbour Round has fishing and boating activities. It also has a walking trail that leads to a lookout.
Government
[edit]There is no town council in Harbour Round. The only thing provided by the community is garbage collection. There is no form of fire protection. If there is a fire, a call is made to Brent's Cove's Fire Department.
Education
[edit]All students in Harbour Round attend high school and elementary school in La Scie. The nearest medical facility is located in La Scie which is located 10 km from the community.
See also
[edit]- List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador
- List of designated places in Newfoundland and Labrador
References
[edit]- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, census subdivisions (municipalities) and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Newfoundland and Labrador)". Statistics Canada. February 7, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Newfoundland and Labrador)". Statistics Canada. February 7, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
49°55′00″N 55°44′00″W / 49.91667°N 55.73333°W
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