South Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador

South Branch is a settlement located on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. South Branch is one of fifteen communities within the greater Codroy Valley area and is located alongside the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) between Channel-Port aux Basques and St. George's Bay.

South Branch
South Branch-Coal Brook
South Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador is located in Newfoundland
South Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador
South Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador is located in Newfoundland and Labrador
South Branch, Newfoundland and Labrador
Coordinates: 47°54′40″N 59°01′44″W / 47.911°N 59.029°W / 47.911; -59.029
CountryCanada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
Census divisionDivision No. 4, Subdivision A
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total
210
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code709
Highways Route 1 (TCH)

History

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South Branch began as a settlement for those who took part in the construction of the Newfoundland Railway.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1986400—    
1991380−5.0%
1996340−10.5%
2001245−27.9%
2006225−8.2%
2011230+2.2%
2016210−8.7%
Source: [1]

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, South Branch together with nearby Coal Brook had a population of 210, a change of -8.7% from its 2011 population of 230.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Census Profile, 2016 Census: South Branch-Coal Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador". nl.communityaccounts.ca. Retrieved October 28, 2022.

47°54′40″N 59°01′44″W / 47.911°N 59.029°W / 47.911; -59.029