Gloucester County, New Brunswick
Gloucester | |
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| Gloucester County | |
Location within New Brunswick. | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| Established | 1826 |
| Named after | Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh |
| Area | |
| • Land | 4,734.30 km2 (1,827.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 78,256 |
| • Density | 16.5/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| • Change 2016-2021 | 0.2% |
| • Dwellings | 39,145 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Area code | 506 |
Gloucester County (2021 population 78,256) is located in the northeastern corner of New Brunswick, Canada. Fishing, mining and forestry are the major industries in the county. The eastern section of the county is known for its Acadian culture. The county is named for Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh.