Richibucto
| Richibucto | |
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| Town | |
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  Richibucto Location within New Brunswick | |
| Coordinates: 46°41′N 64°52′W / 46.68°N 64.87°WCoordinates: 46°41′N 64°52′W / 46.68°N 64.87°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Kent County |
| Founded | Early 1800s |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| • Mayor | Roger Doiron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.83 km2 (4.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,286 |
| • Density | 108.7/km2 (282/sq mi) |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | ADT (UTC-3) |
| Canadian Postal code | E4W |
| Area code(s) | 506 |
| Website |
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Richibucto is a town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.[1]
Geography
The town is situated on the Richibucto River where it discharges into the Northumberland Strait.
History
Richibucto had been the location of an annual Mi'kmaq summer coastal community prior to European settlement.[2] The town takes its name from a Mi'kmaq term meaning "river of fire".[3] It is believed the term was mispronounced, or misunderstood from the Mi'kmaq language.
Present day
The downtown area, situated on the mouth of the river, has commercial fishing wharves, several restaurants, and local stores. The economy is dominated by lobster and deep sea fishing.
Demographics
Population trend [4]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,286 |  0.3% |
| 2006 | 1,290 | 3.8% |
| 2001 | 1,341 | 5.2% |
| 1996 | 1,414 | 3.7% |
| 1991 | 1,469 | 9.5% |
| 1986 | 1,609 | 5.2% |
| 1981 | 1,722 | 6.6% |
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Religious make-up (2001)
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Income (2006)
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Mother tongue language (2011)[5]
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Attractions
St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church is a notable Richibucto landmark
- St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1965. Designed by Belanger and Roy of Moncton, it was inspired by the designs of the Spanish architect, Félix Candela.[6]
Notable people
Main article: List of people from Kent County, New Brunswick
- William Chandler (1804–1856), lawyer, judge
- James Hannay (1842–1910), lawyer
- John Livingston (1837–1894), journalist, editor
- Murray MacLaren (1861–1942), doctor, politician
- George McLeod (1836–1905),
- James D. Phinney (November 17, 1844 – ) lawyer, judge, politician
- Henry Powell (1855–1930), politician
- Louis Robichaud (1925–2005), former Premier of New Brunswick
- John P. Tenass (1849–1928), Indian chief
- Peter Veniot (1863–1926), former Premier of New Brunswick
- Charles Wesley Weldon (1830–1896), lawyer, politician
See also
References
- ↑ Richibucto Town Website
- ↑ "Micmac Locations". Micmac Tribe. Access Genealogy. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ↑ History of Richibucto
- ↑ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- ↑ Statistics Canada: 2011 census
- ↑ John Leroux, Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History, Goose Lane, 2008, p. 216-219
External links
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Wikisource has the text of the 1905 New International Encyclopedia article Richibucto. |
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Media related to Richibucto at Wikimedia Commons
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