New Glasgow, Nova Scotia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Glasgow
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The George Street Bridge joins the two halves of New Glasgow separated by the East River
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| Nickname(s):
"NG"
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| Motto(s):
Let New Glasgow Flourish
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 New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Location in Nova Scotia
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Nova Scotia |
| County | Pictou |
| Founded | 1776 |
| Incorporated | May 6, 1875 |
| Government | |
| • Type | New Glasgow Council |
| Area
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| • Land | 9.96 km2 (3.85 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 39.52 km2 (15.26 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2,066.66 km2 (797.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Town | 9,075 |
| • Density | 911.6/km2 (2,361/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 20,609 |
| • Urban density | 521.5/km2 (1,351/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 35,809 |
| • Metro density | 17.3/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| • Change 2011-16 |  5.1% |
| • Census Ranking | 445 of 5,162 |
| Demonym(s) | New Glaswegian |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Postal code(s) |
B2H
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| Area code(s) |
902
301, 331, 419, 505, 507, 616, 695, 752, 753, 754, 755, 759, 771, 921, 928, 931, 934, 952
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| Dwellings | 4,343 |
| Median Income | $39,979 CDN |
| NTS Map | 011E10 |
| GNBC Code | CBBJR |
| Website | newglasgow.ca |
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New Glasgow is a town in Pictou County, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Images for kids
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Hector Pioneer by internationally renowned sculptor John A. Wilson of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia (Wilson donated land for the Aberdeen Regional Hospital)
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New Glasgow riverfront
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Highland Soldier by renowned sculptor J. Massey Rhind, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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