Riley Brook, New Brunswick

Riley Brook

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Location of Riley Brook in New Brunswick

Riley Brook is a settlement in New Brunswick.

The former local service district of Riley Brook took its name from the community.

History

Said to be named for a man who drowned there. The Maliseet name was Natakayid, possibly meaning "Bald Head place". ^[1]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Riley Brook had a population of 40 living in 21 of its 43 total private dwellings, a change of -43.7% from its 2016 population of 71. With a land area of 10.76 km² (4.15 sq mi), it had a population density of 3.7/km² (9.6/sq mi) in 2021. ^[2]

See also

• List of communities in New Brunswick

References

1. "Origin of Place Names". The Tobiquer (3): 2. October 1978.
2. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

47°10′08″N67°13′23″W / 47.169°N 67.223°W / 47.169; -67.223