Richibucto
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| Richibucto | |
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| Coordinates: 46°41′N 64°52′W / 46.68°N 64.87°WCoordinates: 46°41′N 64°52′W / 46.68°N 64.87°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Kent County |
| Founded | Early 1800s |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| • Mayor | Roger Doiron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.83 km2 (4.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,286 |
| • Density | 108.7/km2 (282/sq mi) |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) |
| Canadian Postal code | E4W |
| Area code(s) | 506 |
| Website | www |
Richibucto is a town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.[1]
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Geography[edit]
The town is situated on the Richibucto River where it discharges into the Northumberland Strait.
History[edit]
Richibucto had been the location of an annual Mi'kmaq summer coastal community prior to European settlement.[2] The town takes its name from a Mi'kmaq term meaning "river of fire".[3] It is believed the term was mispronounced, or misunderstood from the Mi'kmaq language.
Present day[edit]
The downtown area, situated on the mouth of the river, has commercial fishing wharves, several restaurants, and local stores. The economy is dominated by lobster and deep sea fishing.
Demographics[edit]
Population trend [4]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
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| 2011 | 1,286 |  0.3% |
| 2006 | 1,290 | 3.8% |
| 2001 | 1,341 | 5.2% |
| 1996 | 1,414 | 3.7% |
| 1991 | 1,469 | 9.5% |
| 1986 | 1,609 | 5.2% |
| 1981 | 1,722 | 6.6% |
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Religious make-up (2001)
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Income (2006)
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Mother tongue language (2011)[5]
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Attractions[edit]
- St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1965. Designed by Belanger and Roy of Moncton, it was inspired by the designs of the Spanish architect, Félix Candela.[6]
Notable people[edit]
Main article: List of people from Kent County, New Brunswick
- William Chandler (1804–1856), lawyer, judge
- James Hannay (1842–1910), lawyer
- John Livingston (1837–1894), journalist, editor
- Murray MacLaren (1861–1942), doctor, politician
- George McLeod (1836–1905),
- James D. Phinney (November 17, 1844 – ) lawyer, judge, politician
- Henry Powell (1855–1930), politician
- Louis Robichaud (1925–2005), former Premier of New Brunswick
- John P. Tenass (1849–1928), Indian chief
- Peter Veniot (1863–1926), former Premier of New Brunswick
- Charles Wesley Weldon (1830–1896), lawyer, politician
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Richibucto Town Website
- ^ "Micmac Locations". Micmac Tribe. Access Genealogy. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ History of Richibucto
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- ^ Statistics Canada: 2011 census
- ^ John Leroux, Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History, Goose Lane, 2008, p. 216-219
External links[edit]
Media related to Richibucto at Wikimedia Commons
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