East Garafraxa

East Garafraxa
Township (lower-tier)
Township of East Garafraxa

Location of East Garafraxa within Dufferin County
East Garafraxa

Location of East Garafraxa within Dufferin County

Coordinates: 43°51′N 80°15′W / 43.850°N 80.250°W / 43.850; -80.250Coordinates: 43°51′N 80°15′W / 43.850°N 80.250°W / 43.850; -80.250
Country  Canada
Province  Ontario
County Dufferin
Incorporated January 1, 1850 (Garafraxa Twp.)
Incorporated January 1, 1869 (East Garafraxa)
Government
  Mayor Guy Gardhouse
  Federal riding Dufferin—Caledon
  Prov. riding Dufferin—Caledon
Area[1]
  Land 166.04 km2 (64.11 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 2,595
  Density 15.6/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Postal Code L9W 7A8
Area code(s) 519 and 226
Website www.amaranth-eastgary.ca

East Garafraxa is a rural township in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, to the west of Orangeville and within relative commuting distance of Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener.

The township includes the population centres of Marsville and Orton.

While it is unknown how the name "Garafraxa" came to be, there are a number of theories to its origins:

East Garafraxa is known for, among other things, its scenic spots, and many people go there to escape from the city.

Demographics

Population trend:[2]

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 841 (total dwellings: 893)

According to the 2011 Canadian Census,[3] the population of East Garafraxa is 2,595, an 8.6% increase from 2006. The population density is 15.6 people per square km. The median age is 42.9 years old, a bit higher than the national median at 40.6 years old. There are 893 private dwellings with an occupancy rate of 94.2%. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in East Garafraxa is $500,226, a lot higher than the national average at $280,552. The median household income (after-taxes) in East Garafraxa is $95,069, much higher than the national average at $54,089.

East Garafraxa is mostly made up of European descents. The racial make up of East Garafraxa is:

See also

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