Allan's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
"Allan Island" redirects here. For the island in Washington state, see Allan Island (Washington).
| Allan's Island Allan Island | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Allan's Island Location of Allan's Island in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 46°51′2.8″N 55°48′9.7″W / 46.850778°N 55.802694°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Settled | 1968 |
| Population (1956) | |
| • Total | 187 |
| Time zone | Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
Allan's Island, formerly Allan Island, is a Canadian fishing settlement in the Burin District of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 1968 it was designated a village. It has a lighthouse which is visible for 9 miles. In 1940 the population was 303, in 1951 it was 196 and down to 187 by 1956. It is now part of the town of Lamaline.
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Coordinates: 46°51′2.8″N 55°48′9.7″W / 46.850778°N 55.802694°W
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