Kippens
Kippens (Canada 2021 Census population 1,842) is a town located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.
Kippens | |
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Town | |
| Coordinates: 48°32′57″N 58°37′25″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Incorporated | 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.32 km2 (5.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,842 |
| • Density | 140.3/km2 (363/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 643 |
| Highways | Route 460 |
| Website | Town of Kippens |
The town of Kippens is situated on the West Coast of the province of Newfoundland. The town was granted its municipality status on December 31, 1968. Kippens borders the town of Stephenville to the east, the town of Port au Port East to the west, and St. George's Bay to the south. Extensive tracts of forests mark the northern boundary of the community, and Romaine's River (also known as Kippens River) runs in an east–west direction along the northern boundary of the community. The town exists mainly as a residential suburb of Stephenville with very little industrial or commercial activity taking place in the town.