Cambridge Township was a
township
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in
Ontario
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,
Canada
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. Along with
Clarence Township,
Russell Township and
Cumberland Township, Cambridge Township was one of the four townships of
Russell County.
It was created in 1800. It existed for 198 years before becoming part of
The Nation Municipality in 1998, during the Eastern Ontario municipal fusions.
Major communities in what was Cambridge Township are
Limoges
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and
St. Albert. Other communities include
Benoit,
Gagnon,
Longtinville,
Martels Corners and
Mayerville.
According to the
Canada 2001 Census
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:
* Population: 6,628
* 1996-2001 Population Change (%): 3.5
* Total Private Dwellings: 2,204
* Population Density: 25.9 people per square kilometre.
* Land Area: 255.76 square kilometres.
See also
*
List of townships in Ontario
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References
Former township municipalities in Ontario
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