Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Raleigh | |
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| Coordinates: 51°33′32″N 55°43′43″W / 51.55889°N 55.72861°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 150 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways |  Route 437 |
Raleigh is a town located northwest of St. Anthony. It had a population of 295 in 1956, declining to 150 by the 2021 census.
Name
[edit]Raleigh was originally named Ha Ha Bay, after the bay where it is located. The community was renamed after Sir Walter Raleigh,[1] and public notice of the change was given by John R. Bennett, Colonial Secretary, on 24 March 1914.[2] Coincidentally, in 1922, the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Raleigh, the flagship of the North Atlantic & West Indies squadron, ran aground across the straits in Labrador.[3] Though untrue, local folklore holds that the town of Raleigh was renamed after the ship; this is an example of folk etymology.
General information
[edit]Raleigh is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) from St. Anthony.[4] Raleigh has a harbour with Burnt Cape on one side to protect against the elements in the very harsh winters - which can see 12.3-metre (40 ft) snowbanks after a winter storm. The Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve lies within the town's boundaries. Winter sports, particularly snowmobiling are a popular activity. With abundant fish in nearby rivers, the Raleigh area is popular for ice fishing.
Demographics
[edit]In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Raleigh had a population of 150 living in 75 of its 108 total private dwellings, a change of -15.3% from its 2016 population of 177. With a land area of 11.27 km2 (4.35 sq mi), it had a population density of 13.3/km2 (34.5/sq mi) in 2021.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Raleigh". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Vol. 4. St. John's: Harry Cuff Publications Ltd. 1993. p. 516.
- ^ "Public Notice". Evening Herald. 13 March 1914. p. 7. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/great_britain/pages/cruisers/hms_raleigh_page_1.htm Maritime Quest Retrieved 10 March 2011
- ^ http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&q=Go+to+Raleigh,+Newfoundland+from+St+Anthony,+Newfoundland&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl Google Maps Retrieved 10 March 2011
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
