East Garafraxa | |
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Township of East Garafraxa | |
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![]() Location of East Garafraxa within Dufferin County | |
Coordinates: 43°51′N 80°15′W / 43.85°N 80.25°W | |
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Province | ![]() |
County | Dufferin |
Incorporated | January 1, 1850 (Garafraxa Twp.) |
Incorporated | January 1, 1869 (East Garafraxa) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Guy Gardhouse |
• Federal riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
• Prov. riding | Dufferin—Caledon |
Area | |
• Land | 166.07 km2 (64.12 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 2,579 |
• Density | 15.5/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Postal Code | L9W |
Area code(s) | 519, 226, 548 |
Website | www |
East Garafraxa is a rural township located in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, to the west of Orangeville and within relative commuting distance of Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener.
While it is unknown how the name "Garafraxa" came to be, there are a number of theories to its origins:[citation needed]
East Garafraxa is known for, among other things, its scenic spots, and many people go there to escape from the city.