Cape St. George, Newfoundland and Labrador

Cape St. George
Cap St-Georges (French)
Town
Cape St. George

Location of Cape St. George in Newfoundland

Coordinates: 48°28′12″N 59°15′00″W / 48.47000°N 59.25000°W / 48.47000; -59.25000
Country  Canada
Province  Newfoundland and Labrador
Census division #4
Government
  Mayor Peter Fenwick
Population (2006)[1]
  Total 893
Time zone Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)
  Summer (DST) Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30)
Area code(s) 709

Cape St. George is a headland and community of the same name, located at the southwestern tip of the Port au Port Peninsula on the Canadian island of Newfoundland.

The headland marks the northwestern limit of St. George's Bay.

The town is associated with the Franco-Newfoundlander community, and may also be referred to as Cap Saint-Georges in French. In addition to the main townsite of Cape St. George itself, the municipal boundaries also encompass the settlements of Petit Jardin, Grand Jardin, De Grau, Red Brook, Loretto and Marches Point.

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Coordinates: 48°28′12″N 59°15′00″W / 48.47000°N 59.25000°W / 48.47000; -59.25000


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