Lot 53, Prince Edward Island | |
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Township | |
Map of Prince Edward Island highlighting Lot 53 | |
Coordinates: 46°15′N62°36′W / 46.250°N 62.600°W Coordinates: 46°15′N62°36′W / 46.250°N 62.600°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Prince Edward Island |
County | Kings County |
Parish | St. George's Parish |
Area | |
• Total | 27.54 sq mi (71.33 km2) |
Population (2006) [1] | |
• Total | 439 |
• Density | 16/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
Canadian Postal code | C0A |
Area code(s) | 902 |
NTS Map | 011L02 |
GNBC Code | BAESN |
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