Postville, Newfoundland and Labrador
| Postville Kaipokok Qipuqqaq | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Nickname(s): The Post | |
| Coordinates: 54°54′37″N 59°48′08″W / 54.91028°N 59.80222°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Region | Nunatsiavut |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (AngajukKâk) | Diane Gear |
| • Federal MP | Yvonne Jones (L) |
| • Provincial MHA | Randy Edmunds (politician) (L) |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 180 |
| Time zone | Atlantic Time (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | Atlantic Daylight (UTC-3) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
Postville (Inuit: Qipuqqaq)[1] is a town in the north of Labrador, Canada. It has a population of about 180. It is located 25 – 30 km into the interior of Kaipokok Bay, 180 kilometres (110 mi) north-northeast of Goose Bay. Postville Airport is nearby.
References
- ↑ Issenman, Betty. Sinews of Survival: The living legacy of Inuit clothing. UBC Press, 1997. pp252-254
Coordinates: 54°54′37″N 59°48′08″W / 54.91028°N 59.80222°W
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