Pouch Cove
Pouch Cove | |
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Town | |
| Town of Pouch Cove | |
Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: First To See The Sun | |
Location of Pouch Cove in the St. John's Metropolitan Area. | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Founded | 1611 |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brad Richards |
| • MHA | Joedy Wall (PC) |
| • MP | Joanne Thompson (LIB) |
| Area | |
• Total | 58.34 km2 (22.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,063 |
| • Density | 35.5/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 20 |
| Website | Pouch Cove |
Pouch Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The population is 2,063 according to the Canada 2021 Census. It is located on the northeast Avalon Peninsula, 27 kilometres north of St. John's, the province's capital city.
The origin of Pouch Cove dates back to 1611, when fisherman from British ships, together with carpenters and other artisans, established a settlement. The town was officially incorporated in 1970. The post office was established in 1975. The Town has a Council consisting of a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and five councillors. The town's motto is "first to see the sun," referring to the sunrise in North America.
In 1987 the municipality was amalgamated with the smaller rural settlement of Shoe Cove.