Lewisporte | |
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Town | |
Location of Lewisporte in Newfoundland | |
Coordinates: 49°14′N 55°04′W / 49.23°N 55.07°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Settled | 1876 |
Incorporated | 1946 |
Government | |
• MHA | Derek Bennett (LIB) |
Area | |
• Total | 36.9 km2 (14.2 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,288 |
• Density | 92.4/km2 (239/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
Postal Code | A0G 3A0 |
Area code | 709 |
Highways | Route 340 Route 341 Route 342 |
Website | www |
Lewisporte is a town in central Newfoundland, Canada, with a population of 3,288. It is situated in Burnt Bay which opens on to the Bay of Exploits. Lewisporte has a deep water port and related facilities that serve many communities in the region.