Caplin Cove
Caplin Cove (/ˈkeɪplɪn/ KAY-plin) is a small community on the north shore of Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is surrounded on the north by Low Point near the end of the Bay de Verde Peninsula, and on the south by Lower Island Cove. Caplin Cove was probably named for the large body of capelin in its waters.
Caplin Cove | |
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Community | |
Overlooking the Main Road, Community Of Caplin Cove | |
Caplin Cove Location of Caplin Cove in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 48°02′40″N 52°59′30″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Census division | Division 1 |
| Census subdivision | Subdivision G |
| Settled | Early 1700s |
| Population (2010)- This population is decreasing due to the out movement of people. | |
| • Total | About 130 residents |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Postal code | A0A-1R0 |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 70 |
| Website | http://www.caplincove.ca/ |
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