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Encyclopedia > Demographics of Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador is a province of Canada, the tenth to join the Confederation. The province's population is 509,677 as of 2001. People from Newfoundland are called "Newfoundlanders". Map of Canada As shown by the map to the left, the North American nation of Canada is a federation which consists of ten provinces that, together with three territories, make up the worlds second largest country in total area. ... We dont have an article called Canadian-confederation Start this article Search for Canadian-confederation in. ... Motto: Quaerite Prime Regnum Dei (Latin: Seek ye first the kingdom of God) Official languages English Flower Pitcher Plant Tree Black Spruce Bird Atlantic Puffin Capital St. ...

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Population since 1951

Year Population Five Year
% change
Ten Year
% change
Rank Among
Provinces
1951 361,416 n/a n/a 9
1956 415,074 14.8 n/a 9
1961 457,853 10.3 26.7 9
1966 493,396 7.8 18.9 9
1971 522,100 5.8 14.0 9
1976 557,720 6.8 13.0 9
1981 567,681 1.8 8.7 9
1986 568,350 0.1 1.9 9
1991 568,475 0.02 0.1 9
1996 551,790 -2.9 -2.9 9
2001 512,930 -7.0 -9.8 9
2006* 509,677 -0.6 -7.6 9

*Preliminary 2006 census estimate.


Source: Statistics Canada[1][2] Statistics Canada is the Canadian federal government bureau commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. ...


Ethnic groups

The following information is from the 2001 census[3]. The percentages add to more than 100% because of dual responses (e.g. "French-Canadian" generates an entry in both the category "French" and the category "Canadian".) Groups with greater than 2,000 responses are included. The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. ...

Ethnic Origin Population Percent
"Canadian" 271,345 53.41%
English 200,120 39.39%
Irish 100,260 19.73%
Scottish 30,295 5.96%
French 27,785 5.47%
North American Indian 16,030 3.16%
Inuit 7,445 1.47%
German 6,275 1.24%
Métis 6,120 1.20%
Welsh 2,790 0.55%

The English are an ethnic group and nation primarily associated with England and the English language. ... This article is about the Scottish as an ethnic group. ... First Nations is a term of ethnicity used in Canada. ... For other uses, see Inuit (disambiguation). ... The Métis (pronounced MAY tee, IPA: , in French or , in Michif ), also historically known as Bois Brule, Countryborn, or Black Scots, are one of three recognized Aboriginal peoples in Canada. ... The Welsh (Cymry) are an ethnic group or nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language, which is a Celtic language. ...

Cities and towns

Closeup map of Cape Chidley area
Closeup map of Cape Chidley area
Ten Largest Urban Areas in the province by population[4]
Urban Area 2001
St. John's 122,709
Corner Brook 20,009
Conception Bay South 17,904
Grand Falls-Windsor 12,738
Bay Roberts 10,163
Labrador City 9,638
Gander 9,391
Carbonear 7,465
Stephenville 6,878
Happy Valley-Goose Bay 6,758

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (539x752, 18 KB) Summary A map of Cape Chidley and nearby areas in Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunavut. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (539x752, 18 KB) Summary A map of Cape Chidley and nearby areas in Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunavut. ... Nickname: The City of Legends Motto: Avancez (Go forward) Coordinates: Country Canada Province Newfoundland and Labrador Established August 5, 1583 by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I  - City Mayor Andy Wells  - Governing body St. ... Overlooking City of Corner Brook from James Cook Park Corner Brook is a city located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, located on the Humber River. ... Conception Bay South (2005 pop. ... Grand Falls-Windsor is a community in north-central Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ... The town of Bay Roberts (, NST) is located on the north shore of Conception Bay on the Bay de Verde Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ... Orthographic projection over Labrador City Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador Labrador City is a small town in western Labrador (part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador), near the Quebec border. ... Gander is a Canadian town located in northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 40 kilometres south of Gander Bay, a little over 100 kilometres from the town of Twillingate and 90 kilometres east of Grand Falls. ... Carbonear (, ) is a town on the Bay de Verde Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ... Stephenville (2005 est. ... Happy Valley-Goose Bay (2001 pop. ...

Largest municipalities by population

The 10 largest municipalities in the province by population are
Municipality 2001 1996
St. John's 99,182 101,936
Mount Pearl 24,964 25,531
Corner Brook 20,103 21,893
Conception Bay South 19,772 19,265
Grand Falls-Windsor 13,340 14,160
Gander 9,651 10,364
Paradise 9,598 7,948
Happy Valley-Goose Bay 7,969 8,655
Labrador City 7,744 8,455
Stephenville 7,109 7,764

Nickname: The City of Legends Motto: Avancez (Go forward) Coordinates: Country Canada Province Newfoundland and Labrador Established August 5, 1583 by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I  - City Mayor Andy Wells  - Governing body St. ... Mount Pearl is a city on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in Division No. ... Overlooking City of Corner Brook from James Cook Park Corner Brook is a city located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, located on the Humber River. ... Conception Bay South (2005 pop. ... Grand Falls-Windsor is a community in north-central Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ... Gander is a Canadian town located in northeastern part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 40 kilometres south of Gander Bay, a little over 100 kilometres from the town of Twillingate and 90 kilometres east of Grand Falls. ... Paradise is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. ... Happy Valley-Goose Bay (2001 pop. ... Orthographic projection over Labrador City Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador Labrador City is a small town in western Labrador (part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador), near the Quebec border. ... Stephenville (2005 est. ...

See also

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Canadian Provnces
Demographics of Canada's provinces and territories

Albertas population has grown steadily for over a century The province of Alberta has enjoyed a relatively high rate of growth in recent years, due in large part to its burgeoning economy. ... Estimated Population of British Columbia (2005): 4,254,500 Percentage of National Population: 13. ... Manitoba is one of Canadas 10 provinces. ... Estimated population of Ontario : 12,541,400 (2005 est) Precentage of National Population : 38. ... Current Statistics Population: The current population of Quebec is estimated at 7 509 928 individuals (1 April 2004). ... New Brunswick is one of Canadas three Maritime provinces, and the only officially bilingual province (French and English) in the country. ... Demographics of the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. ... Nova Scotia (Latin for New Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: ; French: ) is a Canadian province located on Canadas southeastern coast. ... Demographics of Canada, Data of FAO, year 2005 ; Number of inhabitants in thousands. ... AB BC SK MB ON QC NB PE NS NL YU NT NU This is a list of Canadian provinces and territories by population, as of October 1, 2006. ...

References

  1. ^ StatCan 2001 Census - population
  2. ^ Canada's population. Statistics Canada. Last accessed September 28, 2006.
  3. ^ StatCan 2001 Census - Ethnicity
  4. ^ StatCan Census 2001- population rank
Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland - Labrador - Nunatsiavut
Census divisions 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10
Cities Corner Brook - Mount Pearl - St. John's
Other communities Bishop's Falls - Bonavista - Botwood - Carbonear - Channel-Port aux Basques - Clarenville - Deer Lake - Ferryland - Fogo - Gander - Grand Falls-Windsor - Happy Valley-Goose Bay - Harbour Grace - Labrador City - Marystown - Nain - Pasadena - Peterview - Placentia - Red Bay - St. Anthony - Stephenville


 
 

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