| Coordinates | 48°21′N 54°10′W |
|---|---|
| Census division | 7 |
| Area total | 50.56 km² |
| Elevation | 39.5 m |
| Population total | 513 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population density | 11.9 km² |
| Postal code span | A0C |
| Area code | 709 |
| Website | www.portblandford.com |
| Time zone | Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30) |
| Time zone (DST) | Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30) |
Port Blandford is a town in eastern Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division No. 7 on Clode Sound. The population in 1940 was 539, and increased to 631 by 1956.
The community of Muddy Brook is also a part of the town of Port Blandford.
Climate
Port Blandford has a humid continental climate typical of the island of Newfoundland. It is wet, snowy, highly seasonal and retains warm summers and cold winter nights coupled with relatively mild winter days.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Port Blandford had a population of 513 living in 258 of its 398 total private dwellings, a change of 5.12% from its 2016 population of 488. With a land area of 51 km2 (20 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2021.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Newfoundland and Labrador". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.