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Coordinates: 44°4300N 76°4800W / 44.7167°N 76.8°W / 44.7167; -76.8
 

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Central Frontenac
Township of Central Frontenac
Road sign along Highway 7
Road sign along Highway 7
Central Frontenac is located in Southern Ontario
Central Frontenac

Central Frontenac

Coordinates: 44°43′00N 76°48′00W / 44.7167°N 76.8°W / 44.7167; -76.8
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyFrontenac
Incorporated1998
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorFrances Smith
 • Federal ridingLanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington
 • Prov. ridingLanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington
Area
 • Land1,025.20 km2 (395.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total4,373
 • Density4.3/km2 (11/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code
K0H
Area code(s)613, 343
Websitewww.centralfrontenac.com Edit this at Wikidata
Municipal office in Sharbot Lake

Central Frontenac is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada in the County of Frontenac.

Central Frontenac was created in 1998 through an amalgamation of the Townships of Hinchinbrooke, Kennebec, Olden and Oso.

Communities[edit]

There are 28 communities:

  • Ardendale
  • Bordenwood
  • Burke Settlement
  • Clarendon Station 44°52′26N 76°41′46W / 44.874°N 76.696°W / 44.874; -76.696
  • Cole Lake
  • Crow Lake
  • Echo
  • Elm Tree
  • Godfrey
  • Henderson
  • Kirk Cove 44°47′35N 76°59′02W / 44.793°N 76.984°W / 44.793; -76.984
  • Long Lake 44°41′24N 76°45′47W / 44.690°N 76.763°W / 44.690; -76.763
  • McLean 44°39′14N 76°50′02W / 44.654°N 76.834°W / 44.654; -76.834
  • Mountain Grove 44°44′02N 76°50′38W / 44.734°N 76.844°W / 44.734; -76.844
  • Oak Flats 44°32′53N 76°44′28W / 44.548°N 76.741°W / 44.548; -76.741
  • Oconto 44°43′16N 76°40′30W / 44.721°N 76.675°W / 44.721; -76.675
  • Oso 44°49′08N 76°41′02W / 44.819°N 76.684°W / 44.819; -76.684
  • Parham
  • Piccadilly 44°43′59N 76°56′53W / 44.733°N 76.948°W / 44.733; -76.948
  • Ronaldson 44°40′59N 77°01′59W / 44.683°N 77.033°W / 44.683; -77.033
  • Seouls Corners 44°46′55N 76°48′00W / 44.782°N 76.800°W / 44.782; -76.800
  • Sharbot Lake
  • Tichborne
  • Wagarville 44°38′24N 76°48′11W / 44.640°N 76.803°W / 44.640; -76.803
  • Wilkinson 44°31′59N 76°48′43W / 44.533°N 76.812°W / 44.533; -76.812
  • Zealand 44°50′02N 76°37′12W / 44.834°N 76.620°W / 44.834; -76.620
  • Demographics[edit]

    In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Central Frontenac had a population of 4,892 living in 2,177 of its 3,618 total private dwellings, a change of 11.9% from its 2016 population of 4,373. With a land area of 991.41 km2 (382.79 sq mi), it had a population density of 4.9/km2 (12.8/sq mi) in 2021.[3]

    Canada census – Central Frontenac community profile
    202120162011
    Population4,892 (+11.9% from 2016)4,373 (-4.0% from 2011)4,556 (-2.3% from 2006)
    Land area991.41 km2 (382.79 sq mi)1,025.2 km2 (395.8 sq mi)1,025.17 km2 (395.82 sq mi)
    Population density4.9/km2 (13/sq mi)4.3/km2 (11/sq mi)4.4/km2 (11/sq mi)
    Median age55.6 (M: 55.6, F: 56.0)53.5 (M: 52.7, F: 54.4)50.1 (M: 49.8, F: 50.4)
    Private dwellings3,618 (total)  2,177 (occupied)3,726 (total)  3,536 (total) 
    Median household income$70,000$56,550
    References: 2021[4] 2016[5] 2011[6] earlier[7][8]

    According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census:[9]

    Historical population
    YearPop.±%
    19964,615—    
    20014,557−1.3%
    20064,665+2.4%
    20114,556−2.3%
    20164,373−4.0%
    [10][11][1]

    Transportation[edit]

    The main road is Highway 7 which runs through the entire township from east to west. Central Frontenac Road 38 intersects Highway 7 at Sharbot Lake and runs south to South Frontenac Township, providing connectivity with Kingston.

    The route of the former Kingston and Pembroke Railway runs through the township, and has been converted into the K&P Rail Trail.

    Crime[edit]

    On June 7, 2020, a gunman opened fire on his neighbours after lighting a building on fire in Parham. The fire spread to the adjacent historic century-old St. James Anglican church, destroying both buildings. One person was injured. The gunman was charged with attempted murder, arson and firearms-related charges.[12][13]

    Education[edit]

    Central Frontenac, along with South Frontenac, North Frontenac and the Frontenac Islands, send students to schools part of the Limestone District School Board, based in neighboring Kingston.

    See also[edit]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Central Frontenac, Township". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  • ^ "The Beautiful Village of Arden, Ontario". www.ardenvillageontario.com.
  • ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  • ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  • ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-13.
  • ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  • ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  • ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  • ^ Statistics Canada 2006 Census - Central Frontenac community profile
  • ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  • ^ "Central Frontenac census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  • ^ Charges laid in shooting, arson in eastern Ontario village of Parham, CBC News, Ottawa, June 8, 2020
  • ^ Parham, Ont., residents speak out after shooting and historic church fire, Global News, June 9, 2020
  • External links[edit]

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