Blaketown, Newfoundland and Labrador
Blaketown | |
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Location of Blaketown in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 47°28′30″N 53°32′49.2″W / 47.47500°N 53.547000°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 619 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways | Route 80 |
Blaketown is a local service district and designated place in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
As Blaketown is on the Route 80 (Trinity Road), a few service businesses emerged, including a small grocery store and a gas station. In more recent years, several other businesses have begun operation, including a hardware retailer, an auto repair shop, a woodworking enterprise, an auto parts outlet and a Regional High School. The lake, that extends most of the length of Blaketown, is Dildo Pond, although it is referred to by locals as Blaketown Pond.