Keels, Newfoundland and Labrador

Keels
Town
Keels Location of Keels in Newfoundland
Coordinates: 48°36′N 53°25′W / 48.600°N 53.417°W / 48.600; -53.417
Country	Canada
Province	Newfoundland and Labrador
Government
Area
• Total	6.54 km² (2.53 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	61
• Density	11.2/km² (29/sq mi)
Time zone	Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)
• Summer (DST)	Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30)
Area code(s)	709

Keels is a small town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, located about 3 kilometres from Duntara. Its population in the 2011 Canadian National Census was 61, down from 73 in 2006. The earlier population figures show it had 85 in 2001, 101 in 1996, 128 in 1991, 115 in 1986, 206 in 1956 and 372 in 1940.

Like many outport villages in Newfoundland, population has been shrinking with the collapse of the cod fishing industry. Some of the highlights in Keels are the geological features known as "the Devil's Footprints" that are found on the rocks surrounding the town, the Anglican Cemetery that dates to the beginnings of the community, and a natural sea-spray phenomenon known as "Clark's Chimney Hole" on the coast. The one and only store located in the middle of the community has been owned by the Mesh family for generations. The Way Office was established in 1885 and the first Waymaster was Edward Penny.

There is also an Anglican church and a small wharf which was used for commercial fishing until the cod fishery moratorium in 1992. The community is somewhat of a tourist attraction because it is one of the smallest and oldest communities in Newfoundland and because of a few small beaches perfect for collecting sea shells. In addition, there are several restored homes that are excellent examples of outport architecture, including the restored "Orange Hall" which was once a meeting hall for the Orange Order.

Population History

Population in 2011 - 61
Population in 2006 - 73
Population in 2001 - 85
Population in 1996 - 101
Population in 1991 - 128
Population in 1986 - 115
Population in 1956 - 206
Population in 1940 - 372

Coordinates: 48°36′N 53°24′W / 48.600°N 53.400°W / 48.600; -53.400

See also: List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

Division 7, Newfoundland and Labrador (Bonavista/Trinity)

Towns	Bonavista Centreville–Wareham–Trinity Clarenville Dover Duntara Eastport Elliston Gambo Glovertown Greenspond Happy Adventure Hare Bay Indian Bay Keels King's Cove Musgravetown New-Wes-Valley Port Blandford Port Rexton St. Brendan's Salvage Sandringham Sandy Cove Terra Nova Traytown Trinity Trinity Bay North

Unorganized subdivisions	Subdivision 7A Subdivision 7B Subdivision 7D Subdivision 7E Subdivision 7F Subdivision 7G Subdivision 7I Subdivision 7J Subdivision 7K Subdivision 7L Subdivision 7M Subdivision 7N

Dissolved towns	Little Catalina

See also: Census divisions of Newfoundland and Labrador

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