New Haven-Riverdale Explained

New Haven-Riverdale
Official Name:Rural Municipality of New Haven-Riverdale
Settlement Type:Former rural municipality
Pushpin Map:PEI
Pushpin Label Position:none
Pushpin Map Caption:New Haven-Riverdale in Prince Edward Island
Pushpin Mapsize:220
Coordinates:46.217°N -63.333°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Prince Edward Island
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Queens County
Subdivision Type3:Parish
Subdivision Type4:Lot
Leader Title:Chairperson
Leader Title1:Councillors
Leader Title2:CAO
Established Title:Incorporated (community)
Established Date:1974
Established Title2:Incorporated (rural municipality)
Established Date2:January 1, 2018
Established Title3:Amalgamated
Established Date3:September 1, 2020
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:485
Timezone:AST
Timezone Dst:ADT
Postal Code Type:Canadian postal code
Blank Name:Telephone Exchange
Blank Info:675
Blank1 Name:NTS Map
Blank2 Name:GNBC Code

New Haven-Riverdale is a former rural municipality in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island within Queens County.[1]

History

The Municipality of New Haven-Riverdale was originally incorporated in 1974.[2] It incorporated as a rural municipality on January 1, 2018.[3] On September 1, 2020, the Rural Municipality of New Haven-Riverdale amalgamated with the rural municipalities of Afton, Bonshaw, Meadowbank, and West River.[3] The amalgamated municipality was named the Rural Municipality of West River.[4]

Geography

Localities within Bonshaw include Churchill, New Haven, Riverdale, and Strathgartney.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Municipal Councils and Contact Information . Government of Prince Edward Island . January 27, 2017 . February 4, 2017.
  2. Web site: PlaceFinder: New Haven-Riverdale, Prince Edward Island . Government of Prince Edward Island . January 8, 2022.
  3. Web site: Interim List of Changes to Municipal Boundaries, Status and Names: From January 2nd, 2016 to January 1st, 2021 . . 24–25 . November 17, 2021 . January 8, 2021.
  4. News: P.E.I. cabinet approves West River amalgamation . Kerry Campbell . . August 17, 2020 . January 8, 2022.