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Makkovik in the region of Newfoundland and Labrador is a place in Canada - some 986 mi or ( 1586 km ) North-East of Ottawa , the country's capital city .
Time in Makkovik is now 03:35 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Goose Bay " with a UTC offset of -3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: and . Since you are here already, consider visiting . Where to go and what to see in Makkovik ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Makkovik
Makkovik is a town in Labrador in northern Canada. It had a population of 384 persons in 2001. The main industry is fishing (snow crab) and there is a fishing cooperative. The population is mainly composed of residents of mixed Norwegian and Inuit heritage.
Located at 55.08 -59.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Division No. 11, Newfoundland and Labrador
Census Division No. 11 is composed of the Nunatsiavut area of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Division 11 was used for the first time in the Canada 2006 Census; prior to 2006, Nunatsiavut was counted as part of Division 10. The division had a population of 2,617 at the time of the Canada 2011 Census, up from 2,414 in the 2006 census, but down from an adjusted figure of 2,634 in 2001. It has a land area of 69,371.45 km.
Located at 55.08 -59.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Aillik Bay
Aillik Bay is a 548 on the coast of Labrador in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The town of Aillik is located on the bay.
Located at 55.18 -59.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Aillik, Newfoundland and Labrador
Aillik is a settlement located north of Makkovik, Labrador. The first postmaster (est. 1952) was John Pilgrim. The community is named after the bay in which it is located. Aillik is an Inuit term meaning "a place having sleeves", so named because the bay is shaped with two branches at its head. There is also an island which takes its name from the bay. A Hudson's Bay Company trading post, also known as Eyelich, was established in 1840, with George Mackenzie as factor.
Located at 55.18 -59.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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