Main Point
Main Point is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is part of Main Point-Davidsville. As of 2023, it has a population of around 350 people.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Locality
- Description: human settlement on Gander Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Also known as: “Main Point, Newfoundland and Labrador”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Victoria Cove and Clarke’s Head.
Victoria Cove
Town
Victoria Cove, Newfoundland is situated on the west side of Gander Bay, near the town of Gander. Victoria Cove was originally called Little House Cove and was visited since the mid-19th century by fishermen who would do woods work in the winter. Victoria Cove is situated 5 km northwest of Main Point.
Clarke’s Head
Town
Clarke's Head, Newfoundland is the first community on the north side of the mouth of the Gander River. A small community, which joined with several other small communities, to form Gander Bay. Clarke’s Head is situated 7 km southwest of Main Point.
Rodgers Cove
Town
Rodgers Cove is a settlement located northeast of Lewisporte. The first postmistress in 1966 was Phyllis Ludlow. Rodgers Cove is situated 7 km northwest of Main Point.
Main Point
- Category: human settlement
- Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude
49.33798° or 49° 20′ 17″ northLongitude
-54.42859° or 54° 25′ 43″ westOpen location code
88X78HQC+5HOpenStreetMap ID
node 1478332342OpenStreetMap feature
place=localityGeoNames ID
6064436Wikidata ID
Q6736037
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In Other Languages
“Main Point” goes by many names.
- French: “Main Point”
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