Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador
Fogo is an outport community on Fogo Island in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was previously incorporated as a town prior to becoming part of the Town of Fogo Island through an amalgamation in 2011.
Fogo | |
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Community | |
Downtown Fogo from fishing vessel. | |
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Fogo Location of Fogo in Newfoundland Fogo Fogo (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 49°42′N 54°17′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Settled | early 1700s |
| Incorporated (town) | 1948 |
| Amalgamation | March 1, 2011 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Fogo Island Town Council |
| • Mayor | Andrew Shea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.92 km2 (2.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 748 |
| • Density | 126.4/km2 (327/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−03:30 (NST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−02:30 (NDT) |
| Postal code span | A0G |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 333 |
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