Mafeking | |
|---|---|
  Mafeking Location of Mafeking in Manitoba | |
| Coordinates: 52°41′1″N 101°6′36″W / 52.68361°N 101.11000°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Manitoba |
| Region | Parkland Region |
| Census Division | No. 20 |
| Government | |
| • Governing Body | Rural Municipality of Mountain Council |
| • MP | Dan Mazier |
| • MLA | Rick Wowchuk |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Postal Code | R0L 1B0 |
| Area code | 204 |
| NTS Map | 063C11 |
| GNBC Code | GAPTY |
Mafeking is a local urban district[2] in the Rural Municipality of Mountain, Manitoba, Canada. It is located approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Swan River, Manitoba.[3]
The town shares its name with Mahikeng (formerly spelled Mafeking) in South Africa, after which it was named in commemoration of the famous siege and relief of Mafeking during the Second Boer War.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data". Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population. November 5, 2008. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
- ^ "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ "Geographical Names of Canada - Querying Distances". Nrcan.gc.ca. November 15, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2012.[permanent dead link]