Renfrew is a county

County

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 in the Canadian province of Ontario

Ontario

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. In 2006, the population was 97,545 and county covered 7403.46 square kilometres (2,858.49 sq mi), giving a population density

Population density

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 of 34.2 /sqmi. There are 17 official municipalities

Municipality

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The seat of county government is in Pembroke

Pembroke, Ontario

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, a city that is politically independent

Independent city

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 of the county. In 2006, the county--along with Pembroke--was represented at the Canadian House of Commons

Canadian House of Commons

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 as part of the riding of Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke

Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke

Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979.It is represented by Cheryl Gallant of the Conservative Party....

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Renfrew Country is known for its lakeside cottages and white-water rafting along the Ottawa River

Ottawa River

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, and has more than 900 lakes.