| Perth East | |
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| — Township — | |
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Perth East
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Perth |
| Settled | |
| Formed | January 1, 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ian Forrest |
| • Federal riding | Perth—Wellington |
| • Prov. riding | Perth—Wellington |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 715.07 km2 (276.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,041 |
| • Density | 16.8/km2 (43.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | N0K |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www.pertheast.on.ca |
The Township of Perth East is municipality located in Perth County, Ontario, Canada and situated north of Stratford.
Milverton is the major community of the township, where the municipal administration is based. The mayor is Ian Forrest, who was elected in November, 2006.
Perth East was created in 1998 after the Ontario government imposed amalgamation on many local governments throughout the province. The village of Milverton was combined with the surrounding former townships of Ellice, Mornington, North Easthope and South Easthope.
The population in 2006 was 12,041 in an area of 715.07 km².
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Population trend:[2]
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 3885 (total dwellings: 4004)
| North Perth | Mapleton | |||
| West Perth | Wellesley Wilmot |
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| Perth East | ||||
| Perth South, Stratford, Zorra | East Zorra-Tavistock |
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