List of communities in Nova Scotia facts for kids
Did you know that Nova Scotia is a Canadian province with many different kinds of places where people live? These places are called communities. A community can be a big city, a small town, or even a tiny village. This article will help you understand the different types of communities you can find in Nova Scotia.
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What are Communities in Nova Scotia?
In Nova Scotia, a community is basically any place where people live together. This includes places that are officially organized, like cities and towns, and also smaller areas that aren't part of a formal town. Think of it like your neighborhood, but on a bigger scale! The way these communities are set up helps the province manage things like roads, schools, and other services.
Regional Municipalities
Nova Scotia has four special areas called regional municipalities. These are like really big cities that include the main city area and also many smaller towns and villages around them. They are managed by one big government that looks after all the different parts within their borders. This helps keep things organized for a large number of people living in one general area.
Towns
Nova Scotia has 27 official towns. A town is a smaller place than a regional municipality, but it still has its own local government. This government helps make decisions for the people living in the town, like how to manage local services and what rules to follow. Towns are often busy places with shops, schools, and homes, but they are usually not as big as major cities.
Municipal Districts
There are 12 municipal districts in Nova Scotia. These are areas that are mostly made up of smaller, spread-out communities, often in rural or countryside areas. Unlike towns, which are more concentrated, municipal districts cover a larger land area and include many smaller settlements that don't have their own separate town governments. They are managed by a district council that looks after the needs of all the communities within that district.
Villages
Nova Scotia also has 21 official villages. Villages are usually smaller than towns. They might not have their own full government like a town does, but they often have a local committee that helps with community projects and represents the village's needs to the larger municipal district or regional municipality they are part of. Villages are often quiet, friendly places where everyone knows each other.
Other Communities
Besides regional municipalities, towns, municipal districts, and villages, Nova Scotia has many other smaller places where people live. These are often called unincorporated communities. This means they don't have their own separate local government. Instead, they are usually part of a larger municipal district or regional municipality that provides their services. These communities can be very small, sometimes just a few houses, or they can be larger areas that feel like a small town but aren't officially recognized as one.
Here is a list of some of these other communities:
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See also
- Demographics of Nova Scotia
- Geography of Nova Scotia
- List of counties of Nova Scotia
- List of municipalities in Nova Scotia
- List of towns in Nova Scotia
- List of villages in Nova Scotia
- List of Indian reserves in Nova Scotia
