North Perth, Ontario
Encyclopedia
The town of North Perth is a municipality
in Ontario
, Canada
. Its name is based on its location in the northern portion of Perth County
. The major community in North Perth is Listowel.
provincial government imposed amalgamation of many municipalities in that province. The changes took effect in 1998, including the joining of rural townships of Elma and Wallace with the town of Listowel.
Ontario Provincial Police
currently provides law enforcement services in the community, through a satellite station in Listowel.
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 4615 (total dwellings: 4832)
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Its name is based on its location in the northern portion of Perth County
Perth County, Ontario
Perth County is a census division of the Canadian province of Ontario. The county seat is Stratford and is located in Southwestern Ontario, west of Toronto. It encompasses , 90% of which is classified as prime agricultural land...
. The major community in North Perth is Listowel.
History
The OntarioOntario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
provincial government imposed amalgamation of many municipalities in that province. The changes took effect in 1998, including the joining of rural townships of Elma and Wallace with the town of Listowel.
Ontario Provincial Police
Ontario Provincial Police
The Ontario Provincial Police is the Provincial Police service for the province of Ontario, Canada.-Overview:The OPP is the the largest deployed police force in Ontario, and the second largest in Canada. The service is responsible for providing policing services throughout the province in areas...
currently provides law enforcement services in the community, through a satellite station in Listowel.
Demographics
Population trend:- Population in 2006: 12,254 (2001 to 2006 population change: 1.7 %)
- Population in 2001: 12,055
- Population in 1996: 11,808
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 4615 (total dwellings: 4832)
Settlements
- AtwoodAtwood, OntarioAtwood is a small town located in Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Nearby centres include Listowel and Elmira. Campbell's soup factory was the main employer for the small town, which currently has between 500 and 1000 inhabitants. There are 3 local churches including the Atwood Presbyterian Church...
- BrittonBritton, OntarioBritton is a small community in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located in the township of North Perth in Perth county. It is located around the intersection of Perth Road 147 and Perth Line 81...
- DonegalDonegal, Perth County, OntarioDonegal is a small community located in the township of North Perth, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the intersection of Perth Road 147 and Perth Line 72....
- GowanstownGowanstown, OntarioGowanstown is a community in Southwestern Ontario. It is a part of the town of North Perth in Perth County. It is located around the intersection of Perth Road 164 and Perth Line 88...
- KurtzvilleKurtzville, OntarioKurtzville is a small settlement located in the former township of Wallace, which was amalgamated into the town of North Perth, Ontario in 1999. It is located around Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 175 There is an arena in Kurtzville as well as tennis courts. The Kurtzville arena is home to the...
- Listowel
- Monkton
- NewryNewry, OntarioNewry, formerly Newry Station, is a community in Perth County, Ontario, Canada located on the intersection of County Roads 72 and 164. It was named after the eponymous community in County Down, Ireland....
- TeviotdaleTeviotdale, OntarioTeviotdale is a community which lies on the border between Perth County and Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Teviotdale is the most northernly community in Perth County...
- TrowbridgeTrowbridge, OntarioTrowbridge is a community in Perth County, Ontario, Canada....
- WallaceWallace, OntarioWallace is a community in Perth County, Ontario, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Perth Line 88 and Perth Road 146. Although the hamlet is referred to as Wallace on many maps, it is known by locals as "Wallaceville". The name "Wallaceville" is shown on the community's entrance signs...