Perth East, Ontario
Perth East | |
|---|---|
| Township of Perth East | |
| Coordinates: 43°28′N 80°57′W / 43.47°N 80.95°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Perth |
| Formed | January 1, 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rhonda Ehgoetz |
| • Federal riding | Perth Wellington |
| • Prov. riding | Perth—Wellington |
| Area | |
| • Land | 712.14 km2 (274.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 12,261 |
| • Density | 17.2/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | N0K |
| Area code(s) | 519, 226, 548 |
| Website | www |
The Township of Perth East is a municipality in Perth County, Ontario, Canada, situated north of Stratford. It was created in 1998 when the Ontario government amalgamated the village of Milverton with the surrounding former townships of Ellice, Mornington, North Easthope and South Easthope.
Milverton is the largest community of the township, where the municipal administration is based. The mayor is Rhonda Ehgoetz. The population in 2016 was 12,595, with 4,266 occupied private dwellings, in a land area of 711.93 km2 (275 sq. mi.).