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Mount Pearl
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| City of Mount Pearl | |||||
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| Motto(s):
"Omnia Ad Dei Gloriam" (Latin)
"All things for the glory of God" |
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 Mount Pearl
Location in Newfoundland
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| Country | Canada | ||||
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Census division | 1 | ||||
| Settled | 1834 | ||||
| Incorporated (town) | January 11, 1955 | ||||
| Incorporated (city) | July 21, 1988 | ||||
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| • Land | 15.76 km2 (6.08 sq mi) | ||||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 22,477 | ||||
| • Density | 1,436.2/km2 (3,720/sq mi) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) | ||||
| Forward Sortation Area |
A1N
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| Area code(s) | 709 | ||||
Mount Pearl is a city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is the fourth largest town and second largest city in the province. You can find it southwest of St. John's. It sits on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. Mount Pearl is also part of the larger St. John's metropolitan area. This area is the 20th largest in Canada.
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History of Mount Pearl
Mount Pearl's story began in 1829. Commander James Pearl and his wife, Lady Anne Pearl, came to Newfoundland. They received a large piece of land from the Crown. This was a reward for Commander Pearl's 27 years of service in the Royal Navy.
In 1830, Commander Pearl built a house on the highest part of his land. He named it Mount Cochrane. This was to honor the governor at the time, Sir Thomas Cochrane.
After the governor left, Pearl changed the name to Mount Pearl. Commander Pearl was honored by Queen Victoria. He died suddenly in 1840 at his Mount Pearl home.
In 1844, Lady Anne Pearl moved to London, England. John Lester, who worked for James Pearl, continued to manage the estate. He leased it from Lady Anne Pearl for 14 more years.
Lady Anne left John Lester 100 acres of land called "Anna Vale." This area is now known as Glendale. John Lester later sold this land. The Pearl estate eventually went to Andrew Glendinning. He ran it as a successful farm until the 1920s.
John Lester also bought other land. He bought 124 acres on Brookfield Road. He also inherited 50 acres on Old Placentia Road. This area is now Admiralty Wood.
John Lester died in 1893. He left his estate, called "FairMead," to his sons Ashton and James. Today, Lester's Market is located on the site of Fairmead.
How Mount Pearl Grew
In the 1930s and 1940s, Mount Pearl became a popular spot. Rich people and horse racing fans would gather there. A large outdoor viewing area was built in the 1940s. People could sit and watch the races from "The Mount."
Horse racing stayed popular. Mount Pearl started to become a summer getaway for people from St. John's. More people visiting in the summer led to more people living there all year. This then led to homes and businesses being built.
Becoming a Town and City
As the population grew, people wanted a local government. Mount Pearl held its first election in 1955. Hayward Burrage became the first mayor. The town officially became a town on January 11, 1955. It had a population of 1,979 people.
On July 21, 1988, Mount Pearl became a city. It was the third community in Newfoundland and Labrador to get city status. Today, it is still one of the largest cities in the province. In 2021, its population was 22,477.
Geography and Climate
Mount Pearl is located in the northeast part of the Avalon Peninsula. This is in southeast Newfoundland. It is landlocked, meaning it has no coastline. It is about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Conception Bay.
The city is surrounded by St. John's on three sides. To the west is the town of Paradise. This means there isn't much empty land left. So, the city has had to plan for more buildings and homes in a smaller space.
Mount Pearl's Weather
Mount Pearl has a humid continental climate. This means it has short, mild summers. The winters are long and cold.
| Climate data for Mount Pearl | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
15 (59) |
17 (63) |
25 (77) |
29 (84) |
32 (90) |
33 (91) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
26 (79) |
22 (72) |
19 (66) |
33 (91) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 0.6 (33.1) |
0.1 (32.2) |
2.2 (36.0) |
7.0 (44.6) |
12.3 (54.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.2 (72.0) |
18.4 (65.1) |
12.2 (54.0) |
7.6 (45.7) |
3.1 (37.6) |
10.5 (50.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −6.3 (20.7) |
−6.6 (20.1) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
3.1 (37.6) |
7.8 (46.0) |
13.0 (55.4) |
13.7 (56.7) |
10.2 (50.4) |
6.1 (43.0) |
1.4 (34.5) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
2.9 (37.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −20.3 (−4.5) |
−21 (−6) |
−19.5 (−3.1) |
−13 (9) |
−5.2 (22.6) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
2.1 (35.8) |
2.6 (36.7) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−4.6 (23.7) |
−11.5 (11.3) |
−18.6 (−1.5) |
−21 (−6) |
| Source: Environment Canada | |||||||||||||
Population Facts
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In the 2021 Census, Mount Pearl had a population of 22,477 people. These people lived in 9,931 homes. This was a small decrease from its 2016 population of 23,120.
The city covers a land area of 15.65 square kilometers. In 2021, there were about 1,436 people per square kilometer.
In 2016, most of Mount Pearl's population was White (92.7%). About 5.6% were Aboriginal. The average age of people in Mount Pearl was 44.5 years in 2016. The average household income after taxes was $67,055 in 2016.
Famous People from Mount Pearl
Mount Pearl is home to several notable individuals:
- David Cochrane - A reporter and anchor for CBC News.
- Zach Dean - A professional hockey player. He plays in the Vegas Golden Knights system.
- Brad Gushue - A Canadian curler. He has won the Tim Hortons Brier three times. He also won a gold medal in curling at the 2006 Winter Olympics as a skip.
- Terry Ryan - A retired professional hockey player. He played games for the Montreal Canadiens.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Pearl para niños
