Deloraine, Manitoba
Deloraine is an unincorporated urban community in the Municipality of Deloraine – Winchester within the Canadian province of Manitoba that held town status prior to January 1, 2015. It is situated near the Turtle Mountains in the southwestern corner of the province. Located in the Westman Region, the community is 100 km (62 mi) south of Brandon. Deloraine originally incorporated as a village in 1904 and then as a town in 1907. Its town status was relinquished in 2015 when it amalgamated with the Rural Municipality of Winchester.
Deloraine | |
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The post office in Deloraine, constructed 1930 | |
Deloraine | |
| Coordinates: 49°11′27″N 100°29′38″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Village | March 1, 1904 |
| Town | May 1, 1907 |
| Amalgamation | January 1, 2015 |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 2.54 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • City | 978 |
| • Density | 385.7/km2 (999/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (CDT) |
| Website | http://delowin.ca/ |
Deloraine is named after a village in Roxburghshire, Scotland.
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