Baine Harbour

Baine Harbour (2016 population: 124[1]) is a Canadian community in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Baine Harbour
Town
Baine Harbour
Location of Baine Harbour in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 47°22′00″N 54°55′00″W
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Incorporated1970
Government
  MayorHarold Kenway
Area
  Land4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
  Total124
  Density25.7/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code(s)709
Highways Route 210

Incorporated as a "Government Community" in 1970, it is located northeast of Marystown.

In 1911 it had one store, one church and one hotel. The Way office was established in 1883. The first Waymaster was Lemuel Roberts. The first postmaster was W. Rodway in 1949.

It had a population of 204 in 1976, and 124 in 2016.

See also

  • List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

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