Gloucester County, New Brunswick
Gloucester County (2016 population 78,444) is located in the northeastern corner of New Brunswick, Canada. Fishing, mining and forestry are the major industries in the county. The eastern section of the county is known for its Acadian culture. The county is named for Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh.
Gloucester | |
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County | |
Location within New Brunswick. | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| Established | 1826 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 4,743.67 km2 (1,831.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 78,444 |
| • Density | 16.5/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| • Change 2011-2016 | 1.9% |
| • Dwellings | 38,789 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Area code | 506 |
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