Dauphin River is a community in the

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. The name ''Dauphin River'' actually refers to two closely tied communities; Anama Bay and some members of

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. It is located at the mouth of the Dauphin River, where it empties into

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at Sturgeon Bay. It became a recognized entity in March 1970 and is administered under ''the Northern Affairs Act'' by a mayor and council .

Demographics

In the

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, Dauphin River had a population of 5 living in 5 of its 5 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 20. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.

References

Dauphin River - Northern Affairs Community

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