Emo, Ontario
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Emo is a small rural township, located along the Rainy River near the southwestern corner of northern Ontario, Canada, on the U.S. border directly north of the state of Minnesota. Emo had a population of 1,333 in the Canada 2016 Census.
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Emo | |
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Township of Emo | |
Coordinates: 48°38′N 93°50′W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Rainy River |
Settled | 1880s |
Incorporated | 1899 |
Government | |
• Type | Township |
• Mayor | Harold McQuaker |
• Federal riding | Thunder Bay—Rainy River |
• Prov. riding | Kenora—Rainy River |
Area | |
• Land | 203.09 km2 (78.41 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 1,333 |
• Density | 6.6/km2 (17/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Postal code | P0W 1E0 |
Area code | 807 |
Website | www.emo.ca |
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It is known for its stock car races, its picturesque, family-friendly waterfront park, the annual Rainy River Agricultural Fair (cattle industry is key in the area) and the Emo Walleye Classic fishing tournament.