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Township in Ontario, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
East Garafraxa is a rural township located in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, to the west of Orangeville and within relative commuting distance of Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener.
East Garafraxa | |
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Township of East Garafraxa | |
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![]() Location of East Garafraxa within Dufferin County | |
Coordinates: 43°51′N 80°15′W | |
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Province | ![]() |
County | Dufferin |
Incorporated | January 1, 1850 (Garafraxa Twp.) |
Incorporated | January 1, 1869 (East Garafraxa) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Guy Gardhouse |
• Federal riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
• Prov. riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
Area | |
• Land | 166.07 km2 (64.12 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 2,579 |
• Density | 15.5/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Postal Code | L9W |
Area code(s) | 519, 226, 548 |
Website | www |
While it is unknown how the name "Garafraxa" came to be, there are a number of theories to its origins:[citation needed]
East Garafraxa is known for, among other things, its scenic spots, and many people go there to escape from the city.
The township of East Garafraxa comprises a number of villages and hamlets, including the following communities such as Craigsholme, Depew's Corners, Hereward, Marsville, McKee's Corner, North Erin (partially), Orton (partially), Portadown, Price's Corners, Reading, Rogertown, The Maples; Glenmorrow, Leeson's Corners, The Grove.
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, East Garafraxa had a population of 2,794 living in 903 of its 944 total private dwellings, a change of 8.3% from its 2016 population of 2,579. With a land area of 166.5 km2 (64.3 sq mi), it had a population density of 16.8/km2 (43.5/sq mi) in 2021.[4]
According to the 2011 Canadian Census, the median age was 42.9 years old, a bit higher than the national median at 40.6 years old.[5] According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in East Garafraxa is $500,226, higher than the national average at $280,552.[5] The median household income (after-taxes) in East Garafraxa is $95,069, much higher than the national average at $54,089.[5]
East Garafraxa is mostly made up of European descents. According to the 2016 Census, the racial make up of East Garafraxa is:[1]
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