Wabush

Wabush
Town
Town of Wabush across Jean Lake
Town of Wabush across Jean Lake
Flag of Wabush
Coat of arms of Wabush
Motto: 
"Terra Progredimur"  (Latin)
"From the earth we prosper"
Wabush is located in Newfoundland and Labrador
Wabush
Wabush
Location of Wabush in Canada
Wabush is located in Canada
Wabush
Wabush
Wabush (Canada)
Coordinates: 52°52′19″N 66°53′27″W / 52.87194°N 66.89083°W / 52.87194; -66.89083
CountryCanada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
Census divisions10
Settled1955
Founded1962
IncorporatedApril 11, 1967
Government
 • TypeMunicipal incorporation
 • MayorGertie Canning
Area
 • Total
46.25 km2 (17.86 sq mi)
Elevation
560 m (1,840 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
1,964
 • Density42.46/km2 (110.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−04:00
Highways Route 500 (Trans-Labrador Highway)
Route 503 (Grenfell Drive)
Websitelabradorwest.com/town-hall/wabush/
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Wabush is a small town in the western tip of Labrador, bordering Quebec; it is known for transportation and iron ore operations.