East Garafraxa
East Garafraxa is a rural township located in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, to the west of Orangeville and within relative commuting distance of Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener.
East Garafraxa | |
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| Township of East Garafraxa | |
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 Location of East Garafraxa within Dufferin County | |
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| Coordinates: 43°51′N 80°15′W | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Dufferin |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1850 (Garafraxa Twp.) |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1869 (East Garafraxa) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Guy Gardhouse |
| • Federal riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
| • Prov. riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
| Area | |
| • Land | 166.07 km2 (64.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,579 |
| • Density | 15.5/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | L9W |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www |
While it is unknown how the name "Garafraxa" came to be, there are a number of theories to its origins:
- It is derived from an Indian word meaning "panther country"
- Commemorating an old Irish estate or castle
- From the Scottish stream, the River Garry
- From Gaelic fraoch garbh meaning "rough heath"
- From local botany Saxifrage or Sassafras
- Old English word gara or gar means either a small triangular piece of land or cloth as in a sail, and the Township could be considered part fracta of the Gore, or Gara
East Garafraxa is known for, among other things, its scenic spots, and many people go there to escape from the city.
Communities
The township of East Garafraxa comprises a number of villages and hamlets, including the following communities such as Craigsholme, Depew's Corners, Hereward, Marsville, McKee's Corner, North Erin (partially), Orton (partially), Portadown, Price's Corners, Reading, Rogertown, The Maples; Glenmorrow, Leeson's Corners, The Grove.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1991 | 2,002 | — |
| 1996 | 2,084 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 2,214 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 2,389 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 2,595 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 2,579 | −0.6% |
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Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 854 (total dwellings: 922)[1]
According to the 2011 Canadian Census,[4] the population of East Garafraxa was 2,595, an 8.6% increase from 2006. The population density is 15.6 people per square km. The median age is 42.9 years old, a bit higher than the national median at 40.6 years old. There are 893 private dwellings with an occupancy rate of 94.2%. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in East Garafraxa is $500,226, a lot higher than the national average at $280,552. The median household income (after-taxes) in East Garafraxa is $95,069, much higher than the national average at $54,089.
East Garafraxa is mostly made up of European descents. According to the 2016 Census, the racial make up of East Garafraxa is:[1]
- 90.5% White
- 3.7% South Asian
- 3.9% Aboriginal; 3.1% First Nations, 0.8% Metis
- 1.9% Other
See also
References
- "Census Profile, 2016 Census: East Garafraxa, Township". Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- "East Garafraxa, Ontario (Code 3522001) census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- "NHS Profile of East Garafraxa".
External links
Media related to East Garafraxa at Wikimedia Commons
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