Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Burin (/ˈbjʊərɪn/ BURE-in)[3] is a town on the Burin Peninsula in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The Burin Peninsula is often affectionately nicknamed "The Boot" due to its resemblance to the footwear when seen on a map, with the town of Burin located near the "heel". Burin is approximately 318 km from the capital of St. John's. Settlement in Burin dates to the early 18th century, although documentary evidence indicates that French fishermen had been fishing and exploring the area even earlier.
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Burin | |
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Town | |
Nickname: The Boot | |
Coordinates: 47°03′N 55°11′W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Settled | 1718 |
Incorporated | 1950 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kevin Lundrigan |
Area | |
• Land | 34.14 km2 (13.18 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 2,237 |
• Density | 67.8/km2 (176/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Area code | 709 |
Highways | Route 220 Route 221 Route 222 |
Website | townofburin |
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