'Carlow/Mayo' is a township in northern
Hastings County in eastern
Ontario. It was formed in 2001 by the amalgamation of the townships of 'Carlow' and 'Mayo'.
Historically, the economy in the area was based on timber and mining. The
Little Mississippi River and
York River were used to transport logs out of the forests. Now, tourism is an important part of the local economy. Over half of the land in the region is designated
crown land.
According to the
2001 Statistics Canada Census:
★ Population: 833
★ % Change (
1996 –
2001): -6.5
★ Dwellings: 609
★ Area (km².): 388.45
★ Density (persons per km².): 2.1
'Carlow' and 'Mayo' were named after the counties of the same name in
Ireland.
External links
★
Township web site