Region of Queens Municipality

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Region of Queens Municipality
Motto(s): 
Rivers, Forest, Sea
Location of Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Location of Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 44°02′N 64°43′W / 44.033°N 64.717°W / 44.033; -64.717
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
IncorporatedApril 1, 1996
Electoral Districts
Federal

South Shore—St. Margaret's
ProvincialQueens
Government
 • TypeQueens Regional Council
 • MayorJohn G. Leefe
Area
 • Land2,386.58 km2 (921.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)[1][2]
 • Total11,177
 • Density4.7/km2 (12/sq mi)
 • Change 2001-06
Decrease4.2%
 • Census Ranking
332 of 5,008
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code902
Dwellings6,150
Median Income*$36,461 CDN
Websitewww.regionofqueens.com
  • Median household income, 2005 (all households)

The Region of Queens Municipality is a Canadian regional municipality located in southwestern Nova Scotia.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
  2. Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data