Rainy Lake 18C | |
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Rainy Lake Indian Reserve No. 18C | |
Coordinates: 48°42′N93°22′W / 48.700°N 93.367°W Coordinates: 48°42′N93°22′W / 48.700°N 93.367°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Rainy River |
First Nation | Mitaanjigamiing |
Area | |
• Land | 17.64 km2 (6.81 sq mi) |
Population (2011) [1] | |
• Total | 93 |
• Density | 5.3/km2 (14/sq mi) |
Website | www.mitaanjigamiing.ca |
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