- Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador
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pushpin_map_caption = Location of Gambo in Newfoundland
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population_total = 2084
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footnotes = Gambo is atown in northeastern Newfoundland,Newfoundland and Labrador ,Canada . It is in Division No. 7 on Freshwater Bay.According to the2001 Statistics Canada Census:
*Population: 2,084
*% Change (1996 -2001 ): approx. -10.9
*Dwellings: 859
*Area (km².): 92.07
*Density (persons per km².): 22.6It is the closest town to Mint Brook - the birthplace ofJoey Smallwood , former Premier of Newfoundland and last father of confederation. It is located 47 km (29 mi) from Gander Airport and 303 km (188 mi) from St. John's. The first steam driven saw mill in Newfoundland was established here. The first way office was established in 1882 under Waymaster Simeon Osmond.North: Hare Bay West: Division No. 7, Subd. N
Gambo East: Division No. 7, Subd. N South: Division No. 7, Subd. N ee also
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List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
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