Saint-Léolin, New Brunswick

Village of Saint-Léolin
Village
Village of Saint-Léolin

Location of Saint-Léolin, New Brunswick

Coordinates: 47°46′3.0″N 65°09′1.6″W / 47.767500°N 65.150444°W / 47.767500; -65.150444Coordinates: 47°46′3.0″N 65°09′1.6″W / 47.767500°N 65.150444°W / 47.767500; -65.150444
Country  Canada
Province  New Brunswick
County Gloucester County
Parish New Bandon Parish
Government
  Type Village council
  Mayor Mathieu Chayer
  Deputy Mayor Vincent Downing
Area
  Land 5.74 km2 (2.22 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 684
  Density 203.3/km2 (527/sq mi)
  Change 2006-11 Decrease4.3%
Time zone Atlantic (UTC-4)
  Summer (DST) Atlantic (UTC-3)
Area code(s) Area code 506
Website http://www.villagesaintleolin.ca

Saint-Léolin (2011 pop.: 684)[1] is a Canadian village in Gloucester County, New Brunswick. The Village is located on the Acadian Peninsula.


History

The first settler to the village was Joseph Bertin in the early 19th century. The village was originally named Saint-Joseph, but changed in 1904 to avoid confusion with another Saint-Joseph near Memramcook.

The village was incorporated in 1978.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. "Corrections and updates: Population and dwelling count amendments, 2011 Census". Statistics Canada. February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.


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