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Francois, Newfoundland and Labrador
Local service district / designated place in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francois (/frænˈsweɪ/ fran-SWAY) is a local service district and designated place in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the southern coast of Newfoundland on François Bay at the end of a small fjord. There is a general store, a post office and a small museum, accessed by concrete pathways and boardwalks. Most residents pronounce the name "Fran-sway",[1] and its proper spelling is without the cedilla found in the French word françois.
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Nickname: "Fransway" | |
Location of Francois in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 47°34′6″N 56°44′30″W | |
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Population (2021) | |
• Total | 64 |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Area code | 709 |
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Francois is inaccessible by road and may be reached only by air or sea.[2][3][4]