Wabush
Wabush is a small town in the western tip of Labrador, bordering Quebec, known for transportation and iron ore operations.
Wabush | |
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Town | |
Town of Wabush across Jean Lake | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
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Wabush Location of Wabush in Canada Wabush Wabush (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 52°52′19″N 66°53′27″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Census divisions | 10 |
| Settled | 1955 |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Incorporated | April 11, 1967 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal incorporation |
| • Mayor | Ronald Barron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.25 km2 (17.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,964 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 |
| Highways | Route 500 (Trans-Labrador Highway) Route 503 (Grenfell Drive) |
| Website | Town of Wabush |
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