St. John's Metropolitan Area
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The St. John's Metropolitan Area is the most populous census metropolitan area (CMA) in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador
. With a population of 181,113 in the 2006 Canadian Census, the CMA is the second largest in Atlantic Canada
and the 20th largest CMA in Canada.
The St. John’s CMA had a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010. The CMA comprises the City of St. John's
and twelve other communities, the largest of which are the city of Mount Pearl
and the towns of Conception Bay South and Paradise
.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. With a population of 181,113 in the 2006 Canadian Census, the CMA is the second largest in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada is the region of Canada comprising the four provinces located on the Atlantic coast, excluding Quebec: the three Maritime provinces – New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia – and Newfoundland and Labrador...
and the 20th largest CMA in Canada.
The St. John’s CMA had a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010. The CMA comprises the City of St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
and twelve other communities, the largest of which are the city of Mount Pearl
Mount Pearl
Mount Pearl is the second largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The city is located southwest of St. John's, on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. Mount Pearl is part of the St...
and the towns of Conception Bay South and Paradise
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
Paradise is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The town is a part of the St. John's Metropolitan Area. The town borders the City of St. John's, the City of Mount Pearl, the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, and the town of Conception Bay South...
.
Population change
St. John's Metropolitan Area| Year | Population | % change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 164,593 | N/A |
| 1991 | 175,391 | 6.6 |
| 1996 | 174,051 | |
| 2001 | 172,918 | |
| 2006 | 181,113 | 4.7 |
| 2010 estimate | 192,326 | 6.2 |
Municipalities
| Municipality | 2001 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St... |
99,182 | 100,646 |
| Mount Pearl Mount Pearl Mount Pearl is the second largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The city is located southwest of St. John's, on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. Mount Pearl is part of the St... |
24,964 | 24,671 |
| Conception Bay South | 19,772 | 21,966 |
| Paradise Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador Paradise is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The town is a part of the St. John's Metropolitan Area. The town borders the City of St. John's, the City of Mount Pearl, the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, and the town of Conception Bay South... |
9,598 | 12,584 |
| Portugal Cove – St. Philip's | 5,866 | 6,575 |
| Torbay Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador Torbay is a town located on the eastern side of the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.The town is located north of the capital city of St. John's and is part of the St. John's Metropolitan Area. Due to the Torbay's close proximity with St. John's, the town's population is... |
5,474 | 6,281 |
| Logy Bay – Middle Cove – Outer Cove | 1,872 | 1,978 |
| Pouch Cove | 1,669 | 1,756 |
| Flatrock Flatrock, Newfoundland and Labrador Flatrock is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 1,214 in the Canada 2006 Census.-Religion:... |
1,138 | 1,214 |
| Bay Bulls | 1,014 | 1,078 |
| Witless Bay | 1,056 | 1,070 |
| Petty Harbour – Maddox Cove | 949 | 915 |
| Bauline | 379 | 364 |
Population density
| Rank | Municipality | Population | Land Area | Population Density | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km2 | mi2 | /km2 | /mi2 | |||
| - | St. John's Metropolitan Area | 181,113 | 804.64 square kilometre | 225.1 /km2 | ||
| 1 | St. John's St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St... |
100,646 | 446.04 square kilometre | 225.6 /km2 | ||
| 2 | Mount Pearl Mount Pearl Mount Pearl is the second largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The city is located southwest of St. John's, on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. Mount Pearl is part of the St... |
24,671 | 15.75 square kilometre | 1566.9 /km2 | ||
| 3 | Conception Bay South | 21,966 | 59.27 square kilometre | 370.6 /km2 | ||
| 4 | Paradise Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador Paradise is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The town is a part of the St. John's Metropolitan Area. The town borders the City of St. John's, the City of Mount Pearl, the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, and the town of Conception Bay South... |
12,584 | 29.24 square kilometre | 430.4 /km2 | ||
| 5 | Portugal Cove – St. Philip's | 6,575 | 57.35 square kilometre | 114.6 /km2 | ||
| 6 | Torbay Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador Torbay is a town located on the eastern side of the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.The town is located north of the capital city of St. John's and is part of the St. John's Metropolitan Area. Due to the Torbay's close proximity with St. John's, the town's population is... |
6,281 | 34.88 square kilometre | 180.1 /km2 | ||
| 7 | Logy Bay – Middle Cove – Outer Cove | 1,978 | 16.98 square kilometre | 116.5 /km2 | ||
| 8 | Pouch Cove | 1,756 | 58.34 square kilometre | 30.1 /km2 | ||
| 9 | Flatrock Flatrock, Newfoundland and Labrador Flatrock is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 1,214 in the Canada 2006 Census.-Religion:... |
1,214 | 18.12 square kilometre | 67 /km2 | ||
| 10 | Bay Bulls | 1,078 | 30.74 square kilometre | 35.1 /km2 | ||
| 11 | Witless Bay | 1,070 | 18.49 square kilometre | 61.2 /km2 | ||
| 12 | Petty Harbour – Maddox Cove | 915 | 4.51 square kilometre | 203.1 /km2 | ||
| 13 | Bauline | 379 | 15.95 square kilometre | 23.8 /km2 | ||