East Garafraxa

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East Garafraxa
Township of East Garafraxa
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Location of East Garafraxa within Dufferin County
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East Garafraxa
Coordinates: 43°51′N80°15′W / 43.85°N 80.25°W / 43.85; -80.25 Coordinates: 43°51′N80°15′W / 43.85°N 80.25°W / 43.85; -80.25
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Ontario.svg  Ontario
County Dufferin
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 1850 (Garafraxa Twp.)
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 1869 (East Garafraxa)
Government
  MayorGuy Gardhouse
  Federal riding Dufferin—Caledon
  Prov. riding Dufferin—Caledon
Area
[1]
  Land166.07 km2 (64.12 sq mi)
Population
 (2016) [1]
  Total2,579
  Density15.5/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code
L9W
Area code(s) 519, 226, 548
Website www.eastgarafraxa.ca OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

East Garafraxa is a rural township located in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, to the west of Orangeville and within relative commuting distance of Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener.

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While it is unknown how the name "Garafraxa" came to be, there are a number of theories to its origins:[ citation needed ]

East Garafraxa is known for, among other things, its scenic spots, and many people go there to escape from the city.

Communities

The township of East Garafraxa comprises a number of villages and hamlets, including the following communities such as Craigsholme, Depew's Corners, Hereward, Marsville, McKee's Corner, North Erin (partially), Orton (partially), Portadown, Price's Corners, Reading, Rogertown, The Maples; Glenmorrow, Leeson's Corners, The Grove.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19912,002    
1996 2,084+4.1%
2001 2,214+6.2%
2006 2,389+7.9%
2011 2,595+8.6%
2016 2,579−0.6%
[2] [3] [1]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, East Garafraxa had a population of 2,794 living in 903 of its 944 total private dwellings, a change of

According to the 2011 Canadian Census, the median age was 42.9 years old, a bit higher than the national median at 40.6 years old. [5] According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in East Garafraxa is $500,226, higher than the national average at $280,552. [5] The median household income (after-taxes) in East Garafraxa is $95,069, much higher than the national average at $54,089. [5]

East Garafraxa is mostly made up of European descents. According to the 2016 Census, the racial make up of East Garafraxa is: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Census Profile, 2016 Census: East Garafraxa, Township". Statistics Canada . Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  2. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  3. "East Garafraxa, Ontario (Code 3522001) census profile". 2011 Census of Population . Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  4. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 "NHS Profile of East Garafraxa".