Enfield, Nova Scotia
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| Coordinates: 44°56′36″N 63°32′10″W / 44.94333°N 63.53611°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Municipality | Halifax Regional Municipality East Hants Municipality |
| District | 10 |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Named after | Enfield, Connecticut |
| Government | |
| • Type | Regional Council |
| • Governing body | Municipal Council of East Hants |
| Area | |
| • Land | 11.67 km2 (4.51 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 6,583 |
| • Density | 563.9/km2 (1,460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Postal code | B2T |
| Area code | 902 |
| GNBC Code | CALHK |
Enfield is an unincorporated community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in both East Hants Municipality and Halifax Regional Municipality. Enfield is situated along the Shubenacadie River and its source at Grand Lake, and is directly adjacent to the community of Elmsdale. The area encompassing Enfield, Elmsdale, Lantz, and Milford is colloquially referred to as "The Corridor". The namesake of Enfield is the town of Enfield, Connecticut, the former residence of an early settler.