| East Garafraxa | |
|---|---|
| — Township — | |
| Location of East Garafraxa within Dufferin County | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Dufferin |
| Settled | |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1850 (Garafraxa Twp.) |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1869 (East Garafraxa) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Allen Taylor |
| • Federal riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
| • Prov. riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 165.72 km2 (64 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,389 |
| • Density | 14.4/km2 (37.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | L0N 1N0 |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www.amaranth-eastgary.ca |
East Garafraxa is a rural township in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, to the west of Orangeville and within relative commuting distance of Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener.
The township includes the population centres of Marsville and Orton.
While it is unknown how the name "Garafraxa" came to be, there are a number of theories to its origins:
East Garafraxa is known for, among other things, its scenic spots, and many people go there to escape from the city.
Population trend:[2]
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 773 (total dwellings: 820)
| East Luther-Grand Valley | Amaranth | Orangeville | ||
| Caledon | ||||
| East Garafraxa | ||||
| Centre Wellington | Erin |
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