| West Perth | |
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| — Township — | |
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West Perth
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Perth |
| Settled | |
| Formed | January 1, 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Walter McKenzie |
| • Federal riding | Perth—Wellington |
| • Prov. riding | Perth—Wellington |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 579.40 km2 (223.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,839 |
| • Density | 15.3/km2 (39.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | N0K |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www.westperth.com |
West Perth is a municipality in Ontario, Canada, situated in Western Perth County, just west of the city of Stratford.
Mitchell is the largest community within the municipality and all of the municipal offices, administration, and services are based there. Smaller communities include Bornholm, Brodhagen, Dublin, Fullarton, Russeldale, St. Columban and Staffa. The former town of Mitchell and townships of Logan, Hibbert, and Fullarton all amalgamated into one large municipality on January 1, 1998.
As of the Canada 2006 Census, the population of West Perth is 8,839 over a land area of 579.40 km2. There were 3141 private dwellings occupied by usual residents, out of a total of 3341 dwellings.[1]
Population trend:[2]
| North Perth | ||||
| Huron East | Perth East | |||
| West Perth | ||||
| South Huron | Perth South |
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