Brockton, Ontario
Brockton is a municipality in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Bruce County. As of 2016, the population was 9,461.
Brockton | |
|---|---|
Municipality (lower-tier) | |
| Municipality of Brockton | |
St. Michael Church remains, Brant | |
Brockton Brockton | |
| Coordinates: 44°10′N 81°13′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Bruce |
| Settled | 1848 |
| Formed | January 1, 1999 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chris Peabody |
| • Federal riding | Huron—Bruce |
| • Prov. riding | Huron—Bruce |
| Area | |
| • Land | 565.18 km2 (218.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 9,461 |
| • Density | 16.7/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Postal Code FSA | N0G |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www |
The current municipality was formed on January 1, 1999, by amalgamating the former township of Brant, former township of Greenock and the town of Walkerton. Brockton's name was formed as a portmanteau of the three merged municipalities (Brant Greenock Walkerton).
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