MacGregor, Manitoba

MacGregor
Former town
MacGregor is located in Manitoba
MacGregor
MacGregor
Location of MacGregor in Manitoba
Coordinates: 49°57′58″N 98°46′43″W / 49.96611°N 98.77861°W / 49.96611; -98.77861
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
MunicipalityNorth Norfolk
Amalgamated1 January 2015
Population
 (2016)
 • Total973
 • Density457.2/km2 (1,184/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central (CDT))
Area code204
Websitenorthnorfolk.ca

MacGregor is a community in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It held town status prior to January 1, 2015, when it amalgamated with the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk to form the Municipality of North Norfolk. MacGregor is located approximately 130 km (81 mi) west of Winnipeg and 80 km (50 mi) east of Brandon. It is a farming community, with the biggest industry in the area being agriculture. The community is surrounded by farms, and the Trans-Canada Highway is located just north of MacGregor.