King's Cove
| King's Cove | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Motto: Athens of the North | |
| Coordinates: 48°33′32″N 53°22′24″W / 48.55889°N 53.37333°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Government | |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 111 |
| Time zone | Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
King's Cove is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had a population of 111 in the Canada 2011 Census and 121 in the Canada 2006 Census. In 1940 it had a population of 345. In 1956 it was 262. The Post Office was established in 1851. Its founder was James Aylward from Keels, who was born in Ireland in county Cork in 1690. His direct descendants still live in the community.
See also
- List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Royal eponyms in Canada
Coordinates: 48°33′32″N 53°22′24″W / 48.55889°N 53.37333°W