Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Gambo is a town in northeastern Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division No. 7 on Freshwater Bay. According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census:

• Population: 2,084
• % Change (1996-2001): approx. -10.9
• Dwellings: 859
• Area (km².): 92.07
• Density (persons per km².): 22.6

It is the closest to Mint Brook - the birthplace of Joey Smallwood former Premier of Newfoundland and last father of confederation. It is located 21 miles from Gander Airport and 190 miles from St. John's. The first steam driven saw mill in Newfoundland was established at this place. The first way office was established in 1882 and the Waymaster was Simeon Osmond.

	North: Hare Bay
West: Division No. 7, Subd. N	Gambo	East: Division No. 7, Subd. N
	South: Division No. 7, Subd. N

[edit] See also

• List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador