Saint-Léolin, New Brunswick

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

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
Country Canada
Province New Brunswick
CountyGloucester County
ParishNew Bandon Parish
Government
  TypeVillage council
  MayorGuy Cormier
  Deputy MayorVincent Downing
Area
  Land5.74 km2 (2.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total684
  Density203.3/km2 (527/sq mi)
  Change 2006-11
4.3%
Time zoneUTC-4 (Atlantic)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (Atlantic)
Area code(s)Area code 506
Websitehttp://www.villagesaintleolin.ca

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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