Bas-Caraquet, New Brunswick

Bas-Caraquet (/ˌbɑːkərəˈkɛt/ BAH-kə-rə-KET)[2] (2011 Population: 1,380) is a Canadian village in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.

Bas-Caraquet
Village

Bas-Caraquet
Location within New Brunswick.
Coordinates: 47°48′N 64°50′W
Country Canada
Province New Brunswick
CountyGloucester County
ParishCaraquet
Founded1735
IncorporatedNovember 9, 1966
Government
  MayorRoger R. Chiasson
Area
  Total31.00 km2 (11.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total1,380
  Density44.5/km2 (115/sq mi)
  Pop 2006-2011
6.2%
  Dwellings
643
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
E1W
Area code(s)506
HighwaysNone
Websitewww.bascaraquet.com

Situated on the Acadian Peninsula on the shore of Chaleur Bay, its name translates into "Lower Caraquet". It is located at the eastern entrance to Caraquet Harbour, adjacent to the town of Caraquet.

Fishing is the village's principal industry.

History

Notable people

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