Dysart et al, Ontario facts for kids
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Dysart et al
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United township (lower-tier)
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| United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde | |
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| Motto(s):
Confidently yet cautiously
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 Dysart et al
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Haliburton |
| Settled | 1860s |
| Incorporated | January 7, 1867 |
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| • Type | Township |
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| • Land | 1,483.51 km2 (572.79 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,966 |
| • Density | 4.0/km2 (10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code |
K0M
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| Area code(s) | 705, 249 |
Dysart et al is a special kind of municipality in Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada. It's officially known as the United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde. This very long name, with 68 letters, makes it the longest place name in all of Canada!
In 2011, about 5,966 people lived in Dysart et al. It's a "lower-tier" municipality, which means it's a local government area.
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What is a United Township?
A "united township" is when several smaller townships join together. This helps them work better as one local government. Dysart et al is made up of nine different townships. These are Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre, and Clyde.
How Dysart et al Was Formed
People started settling in this area in the 1860s. The United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde officially became a municipality on January 7, 1867. This means it became a recognized local government.
Location and Government
Dysart et al is located in Central Ontario. It is part of Haliburton County. The local government is run by a Reeve, who is like a mayor. As of now, the Reeve is Andrea Roberts.
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Haliburton's main street
