Whitesand | |
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Whitesand Indian Reserve | |
Coordinates: 50°19′N89°02′W / 50.317°N 89.033°W Coordinates: 50°19′N89°02′W / 50.317°N 89.033°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Thunder Bay |
First Nation | Whitesand |
Area | |
• Land | 8.26 km2 (3.19 sq mi) |
Population (2011) [1] | |
• Total | 260 |
• Density | 31.5/km2 (82/sq mi) |
Website | www.whitesandfirstnation.ca |
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