Newfoundland and Labrador has an area of 405,720 square kilometres with over 29,000 kilometres of coastline. It is more than three times the total area of the Maritime Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island) and would rank fourth in size behind Alaska, Texas, and California if it were one of the United States.
We're almost one-and-three-quarter times the size of Great Britain. The island of Newfoundland covers an area of 111,390 square kilometres, while Labrador has an area of 294,330 square kilometres.
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St. John’s, the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, is the perfect combination of big-city luxury and traditional small-town charm. It is one of the oldest and most easterly cities in North America, and has become a rare destination full of character and charisma, with a contemporary, sophisticated edge. St. John’s International Airport (YYT) is just 3 hours’ flying time from Toronto, and 4½ from London, England.
In 2021, Newfoundland and Labrador’s population is estimated to be nearly 521,000.
In 2020, the population of St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) which includes the surrounding areas of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, Torbay, Flatrock, Pouch Cove, Bauline, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Petty Harbour, Maddox Cove, Bay Bulls, and Witless Bay, was estimated at 214,014.
Yes, there are two other cities in NL; Mount Pearl (located adjacent to St. John’s) and Corner Brook, which is located on the West Coast of the province. Though Labrador has a place called Labrador City, located near the Quebec border, it does not hold city status and is actually a town. Some other major centres include:
Newfoundland and Labrador has an area of 405,720 square kilometres with over 29,000 kilometres of coastline. It is more than three times the total area of the Maritime Provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island) and would rank fourth in size behind Alaska, Texas, and California if it were one of the United States.
We're almost one-and-three-quarter times the size of Great Britain. The island of Newfoundland covers an area of 111,390 square kilometres, while Labrador has an area of 294,330 square kilometres.
Visit our interactive map of Newfoundland and Labrador for further details.
St. John’s, the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, is the perfect combination of big-city luxury and traditional small-town charm. It is one of the oldest and most easterly cities in North America, and has become a rare destination full of character and charisma, with a contemporary, sophisticated edge. St. John’s International Airport (YYT) is just 3 hours’ flying time from Toronto, and 4½ from London, England.
In 2021, Newfoundland and Labrador’s population is estimated to be nearly 521,000.
In 2020, the population of St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) which includes the surrounding areas of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, Torbay, Flatrock, Pouch Cove, Bauline, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Petty Harbour, Maddox Cove, Bay Bulls, and Witless Bay, was estimated at 214,014.
Yes, there are two other cities in NL; Mount Pearl (located adjacent to St. John’s) and Corner Brook, which is located on the West Coast of the province. Though Labrador has a place called Labrador City, located near the Quebec border, it does not hold city status and is actually a town. Some other major centres include: