Pasadena, Newfoundland and Labrador
Pasadena (/ˌpæsəˈdiːnə/) is an incorporated town located in census division 5 which is in the western portion of Newfoundland, Canada. The suburban community is situated on the shores of Deer Lake at the junction of the North Arm Valley and the Humber Valley.
Pasadena
Crown of the Valley | |
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Town | |
Pasadena Air Photo (2001) | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: Crown of the Valley | |
Pasadena Location of Pasadena in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 49°00′58″N 57°36′18″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Settled | Early 1920s |
| Incorporated | 1969 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Pasadena Town Council |
| • Mayor | Darren Gardner |
| • CAO | Brian Hudson |
| • MHA | Scott Reid (L) |
| • MP | Gudie Hutchings (LIB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.16 km2 (18.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 3,524 |
| • Density | 71.68/km2 (185.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC– 3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC– 2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 1 (TCH) |
| Website | Town of Pasadena |
The town was named after Pasadena, California. The meaning of the name, according to the municipal website of the Californian town, derives from the Ojibwe (Chippewa) word for "valley".
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