York | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | New Brunswick |
Established | 1785 |
Area | |
• Land | 8,131.77 km2 (3,139.69 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 99,411 |
• Density | 12.2/km2 (32/sq mi) |
• Change 2006-2011 | 2.2% |
• Dwellings | 46,855 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
Area code | 506 |
York County (2016 population 99,411[1]) is located in west-central New Brunswick, Canada. The county contains the provincial capital, Fredericton. Outside the city, farming and forestry are two major industries in the county, which is bisected by the Saint John River. The Southwest Miramichi River flows through the northern section of the county.