L'Anse-au-Loup

L'Anse-au-Loup is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 692 in the Canada 2021 Census, up from 558 in 2016. In the Canada 2006 Census, there were 593 inhabitants. Common Surnames are Barney, Belben, Cabot, Earle, Linstead, Normore, O'Brien, Ryland.

L'Anse-au-Loup
Wolf Cove
Town
L'Anse-au-Loup
Location of L'Anse-au-Loup in Newfoundland & Labrador
L'Anse-au-Loup
L'Anse-au-Loup (Canada)
Coordinates: 51°31′33″N 56°50′01″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
Area
  Land3.48 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total692
  Density160.5/km2 (416/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code709
Highways Route 510 (Trans-Labrador Highway)

The town is located along Route 510 in Labrador, between Forteau and L'Anse-au-Diable. The town was incorporated in 1975. The first mayor was Reginald O'Brien Sr.

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