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Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador
Community in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fogo is an outport community on Fogo Island in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was previously incorporated as a town prior to becoming part of the Town of Fogo Island through an amalgamation in 2011.[1]
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Fogo | |
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Community | |
![]() Downtown Fogo from fishing vessel. | |
Coordinates: 49°42′N 54°17′W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Settled | early 1700s |
Incorporated (town) | 1948 |
Amalgamation[1] | March 1, 2011 |
Government | |
• Type | Fogo Island Town Council |
• Mayor | Andrew Shea |
Area | |
• Total | 5.92 km2 (2.29 sq mi) |
Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 748 |
• Density | 126.4/km2 (327/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−03:30 (NST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−02:30 (NDT) |
Postal code span | |
Area code | 709 |
Highways | ![]() |
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