Chapple | |
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Township (single-tier) | |
Township of Chapple | |
Rainy River in Barwick
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Coordinates: 48°45′N 93°59′W / 48.750°N 93.983°WCoordinates: 48°45′N 93°59′W / 48.750°N 93.983°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
District | Rainy River |
Incorporated | 1899 |
Government | |
• Reeve | Peter Van Heyst |
• Federal riding | Thunder Bay—Rainy River |
• Prov. riding | Kenora—Rainy River |
Area | |
• Land | 529.02 km2 (204.26 sq mi) |
Elevation | 335.00 m (1,099.08 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 741 |
• Density | 1.4/km2 (4/sq mi) |
Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Postal Code FSA | P0W 1A0 |
Area code(s) | 807 |
Website | www.chapple.on.ca |
Chapple (Canada 2011 Census population 741) is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in the Rainy River District. Communities located in the township include Barwick, Black Hawk, Finland and Shenston.
The township is served by Ontario Highway 71, a branch of the Trans-Canada Highway, and by Highway 600.
It was named after Thomas William Chapple, a former Ontario MPP, who served as judge for the Rainy River District.
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