Pierson | |
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Location of Pierson in Manitoba | |
Coordinates: 49°10′48″N 101°15′45″W / 49.18000°N 101.26250°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Manitoba |
Region | Westman |
Rural Municipality | Municipality of Two Borders |
Government | |
• MLA | Doyle Piwniuk |
Area | |
• Total | 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 253.6 m (832 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 174 |
• Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 204 |
Pierson is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district[2] located in the Municipality of Two Borders in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The Antler–Lyleton Border Crossing is located south of Pierson.
Pierson is home to the Carnival of Crafts which averages an attendance of 1,700 people. This event takes place at the Edward Sports Centre on the first Saturday in October.[citation needed]