Couchiching 16A | |
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| Couchiching Indian Reserve No. 16A | |
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  Couchiching 16A | |
| Coordinates: 48°41′N93°26′W / 48.683°N 93.433°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District | Rainy River |
| First Nation | Couchiching |
| Area | |
| • Land | 65.47 km2 (25.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) [1] | |
| • Total | 633 |
| • Density | 9.7/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Website | www.couchiching firstnation.com |
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