Pouch Cove

Pouch Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The population is 2,063 according to the Canada 2021 Census. It is located on the northeast Avalon Peninsula, 27 kilometres north of St. John's, the province's capital city.

Pouch Cove
Town
Town of Pouch Cove
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Seal
Motto(s): 
First To See The Sun
Location of Pouch Cove in the St. John's Metropolitan Area.
Country Canada
Province Newfoundland and Labrador
Founded1611[1]
Incorporated1970[1]
Government
 • MayorMark Vardy
 • MHAJoedy Wall (PC)
 • MPJoanne Thompson (LIB)
Area
 • Total58.34 km2 (22.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total2,063
 • Density35.5/km2 (91.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight)
Area code(s)709
Highways Route 20
WebsitePouch Cove

The origin of Pouch Cove dates back to 1611, when fisherman from British ships, together with carpenters and other artisans, established a settlement.[1] The town was officially incorporated in 1970.[1] The post office was established in 1975. The Town has a Council consisting of a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and five councillors.[2] The town's motto is "first to see the sun," referring to the sunrise in North America.[3]

In 1987 the municipality was amalgamated with the smaller rural settlement of Shoe Cove.[1]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Pouch Cove had a population of 2,063 living in 823 of its 872 total private dwellings, a change of -0.3% from its 2016 population of 2,069. With a land area of 58.24 km2 (22.49 sq mi), it had a population density of 35.4/km2 (91.7/sq mi) in 2021.[4]

See also

References
  1. Michael Payne, Deborah Welch (16 September 2012). "Pouch Cove". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  2. "Town of Pouch Cove - Our Council & Staff". Town of Pouch Cove. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  3. "Town of Pouch Cove". Town of Pouch Cove. Retrieved 15 November 2017. First To See The Sun
  4. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.


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