Cape St. George, Newfoundland and Labrador facts for kids
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Cape St. George
Cap Saint-Georges (French)
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Town
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Kwesowaak - end of the land
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 Cape St. George, Newfoundland and Labrador
Location in Newfoundland
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Census division | #4 |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 853 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
| Highways |  Route 460 Route 463 |
Cape St. George is a headland and community of the same name, located at the southwestern tip of the Port au Port Peninsula on the Canadian island of Newfoundland.
The headland marks the northwestern limit of St. George's Bay.
The town is associated with the Franco-Newfoundlander and Mi'kmaq community, and may also be referred to as Cap Saint-Georges in French. In addition to the main townsite of Cape St. George itself, the municipal boundaries also encompass the settlements of Petit Jardin, Grand Jardin, De Grau, Red Brook, Loretto and Marches Point. Boutte du Cap Park is also included within the town's boundaries.
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