Campbellton, Newfoundland and Labrador

Campbellton is a small lumbering and fishing community located on the island of Newfoundland at Indian Arm, Notre Dame Bay. The community was originally named Indian Arm due to a Beothuk village located on the nearby Indian Arm River. It was renamed to Campbellton in honor of the sawmill manager John Campbell.

Campbellton
Town
Town of Campbellton
Campbellton
Location of Campbellton in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 49°17′12″N 54°56′10″W
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Government
  MayorMaisie Clark
Area
  Land35.71 km2 (13.79 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
  Total452
  Density12.7/km2 (33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code(s)709
Highways Route 340
Route 343

See also

  • List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

References

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