Hampden, Newfoundland and Labrador
Hampden is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town has a population of 429. Two islands can be seen from the shore of Hampden, Granby Island and Millers Island. The latter is much closer to the town and is the host of a tuberculosis grave-site.
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| Coordinates: 49.533°N 56.867°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| The Town of Hampden | December 1959 |
| Named for | John Hampden |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Calvin Wilton |
| • Member of the Newfoundland & Labrador House of Assembly | Andrew Furey (LIB) |
| • Members of the Canadian House of Commons | Gudie Hutchings (LIB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.9 km2 (12.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 439 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Postal Code | A0K 2Y0 |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 421 |
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