Wabush

Wabush
Town
Town of Wabush across Jean Lake
Flag
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
"Terra Progredimur"  (Latin)
"From the earth we prosper"
Wabush
Location of Wabush in Canada
Wabush
Wabush (Canada)
Coordinates: 52°52′19″N 66°53′27″W / 52.87194°N 66.89083°W / 52.87194; -66.89083
CountryCanada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
Census divisions10
Settled1955
Founded1962
IncorporatedApril 11, 1967
Government
 • TypeMunicipal incorporation
 • MayorRonald Barron
Area
 • Total
46.25 km2 (17.86 sq mi)
Elevation
560 m (1,840 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
1,964
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−04:00
Highways Route 500 (Trans-Labrador Highway)
Route 503 (Grenfell Drive)
Websitelabradorwest.com/town-hall/wabush/

Wabush is a small town in the western tip of Labrador, bordering Quebec, known for transportation and iron ore operations.

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