Sheguiandah 24 | |
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Sheguiandah Indian Reserve No. 24 | |
Coordinates: 45°52′N81°56′W / 45.867°N 81.933°W Coordinates: 45°52′N81°56′W / 45.867°N 81.933°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Manitoulin |
First Nation | Sheguiandah |
Area | |
• Land | 20.64 km2 (7.97 sq mi) |
Population (2011) [1] | |
• Total | 154 |
• Density | 7.5/km2 (19/sq mi) |
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