Otonabee–South Monaghan is a township in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, in Peterborough County. The township, located along the Trent–Severn Waterway, was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of Otonabee and South Monaghan Townships.
Otonabee–South Monaghan | |
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| Township of Otonabee–South Monaghan | |
![Municipal office in the hamlet of Keene[1]](/wiki/File:Otonabee_S_Monaghan_twp.JPG) Municipal office in the hamlet of Keene[1] | |
  Otonabee–South Monaghan  Otonabee–South Monaghan | |
| Coordinates: 44°14′N 78°14′W / 44.233°N 78.233°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Peterborough |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| • Mayor | Joe Taylor [2] |
| • Federal riding | Northumberland-Peterborough South |
| • Prov. riding | Northumberland—Peterborough South |
| Area | |
| • Land | 346.15 km2 (133.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 7,087 |
| • Density | 20.5/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | K0L 2G0 |
| Area code(s) | 705, 249 |
| Website | www |
Geography
editThe main attraction in the area is the Serpent Mounds Campgrounds and Historical Site. It has an effigy mound in the shape of a snake, constructed as an earthwork nearly 2,000 years ago by indigenous peoples of the Hopewell culture. Formerly a Provincial Park, the government returned the site to the Hiawatha First Nation as a historically significant burial ground for the Indigenous people.
In addition to the mounds and campgrounds, the park also has a groomed beach for swimming and several kilometers of walking and biking trails. Another popular pastime in the area is fishing. Rice Lake is known to many as a great spot for some boating and fishing. There are also several resorts with water access points.
Communities
editThe township comprises the communities of Assumption, Bailieboro, Bensfort, Bensfort Bridge, Blezard, Cameron, Campbelltown, Drummond, Hall Landing, Indian River, Jermyn, Keene, Lang, Mathers Corners, Pengelley Landing, Pleasant Point, Stewart Hall, Villiers, Wallace Point, and Zion.
It has interesting shops, artisans, gardens, and history, with fishing and camping or resorts close at hand.
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Otonabee–South Monaghan had a population of 7,087 living in 2,732 of its 3,050 total private dwellings, a change of 6.3% from its 2016 population of 6,670. With a land area of 346.15 km2 (133.65 sq mi), it had a population density of 20.5/km2 (53.0/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
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| Population | 7,087 (+6.3% from 2016) | 6,670 (+1.4% from 2011) | 6,660 (-2.2% from 2006) |
| Land area | 346.15 km2 (133.65 sq mi) | 347.13 km2 (134.03 sq mi) | 347.58 km2 (134.20 sq mi) |
| Population density | 20.5/km2 (53/sq mi) | 19.2/km2 (50/sq mi) | 19.2/km2 (50/sq mi) |
| Median age | 49.2 (M: 49.2, F: 49.2) | 49.6 (M: 49.6, F: 49.6) | 47.6 (M: 47.8, F: 47.4) |
| Private dwellings | 3,050 (total) 2,732 (occupied) | 2,944 (total) | 2,851 (total) 2,519 (occupied) |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $79,760 | $77,512 |
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Mother tongue (2021):[3]
- English as first language: 94.2%
- French as first language: 1.1%
- English and French as first language: 0.4%
- Other as first language: 3.6%
Attractions
editLang Pioneer Village Museum is a living history museum located in the hamlet of Lang. Lang Pioneer Village is owned and operated by the County of Peterborough and is open to the public from approximately mid-May to mid-September. In addition to the regular season, Lang Pioneer Village offers various education programs and hosts a number of popular special events throughout the summer and fall seasons.
The Lang-Hastings Trail is a 33 km rail trail that runs between Peterborough and Hastings, and passes through Keene and other areas. It is part of the Trans-Canada Trail, the longest trail build in the country.
Transportation
editThe area is served by the small Keene/Elmhirst's Resort Airport and Keene/Elmhirst's Resort Water Aerodrome.
Education
editKeene has a school of approximately 600 students called North Shore Public School. This school is the main elementary school for families in Keene, as well as those on outlying farms. North Shore is a feeder school for Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Keene". Natural Resources Canada. October 6, 2016.
- ^ "Otonabee South Monaghan Township election results 2018". Global News. October 13, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Otonabee–South Monaghan (Code 3515005) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ 1996, 2001, 2006 census info
- ^ "Otonabee-South Monaghan census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved February 22, 2012.[permanent dead link]
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