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GAMBO, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

'Gambo' is a town in northeastern Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division No. 7 on Freshwater Bay.
According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census:

★ Population: 2,084

★ % Change (1996-2001): approx. -10.9

★ Dwellings: 859

★ Area (km².): 92.07

★ Density (persons per km².): 22.6
It 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 Airport and 303 km (188 mi) from St. John's. The first steam driven saw mill in Newfoundland was established here. The first way office was established in 1882 under Waymaster Simeon Osmond.













'North:' Hare Bay
'West:' Division No. 7, Subd. N
'Gambo'
'East:' Division No. 7, Subd. N

'South:' Division No. 7, Subd. N


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List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

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