Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gambo is a town and designated place in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located in the northeastern portion of the island of Newfoundland on Freshwater Bay, it is in Division No. 7.
Gambo | |
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Town | |
Gambo Location of Gambo in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 48°47′N 54°13′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Census division | 7 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 92.07 km2 (35.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,816 |
| • Density | 21.5/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 1 (TCH) Route 320 |
Gambo is the closest town to Mint Brook, the birthplace of Joey Smallwood, former premier of Newfoundland and last father of confederation. It is located 47 km (29 mi) from Gander International Airport and 303 km (188 mi) from St. John's.
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