Pikwitonei is a community in Northern Region of

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. It is located approximately 47 km (29.2 mi) from Thompson. The community is served by

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at the Pikwitonei railway station.

Demographics

In the

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conducted by

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, Pikwitonei had a population of 55 living in 20 of its 37 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 64. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.

Transportation

A railway connected Piwitonei in 1914, and served as a division point until 1972. The

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that served the community is now served by Via Rail's

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References

Designated places in Manitoba Northern communities in Manitoba Unincorporated communities in Northern Region, Manitoba {{manitoba-geo-stub