Russell, Ontario
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This article is about the Township of Russell. For information about the town of Russell, see Russell, Ontario (community).
Russell Township is a township located south-east of Canada's capital of Ottawa in eastern Ontario, Canada in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, on the Castor River. Russell Township is located within Canada's National Capital Region.
Russell Township is governed from Embrun, the largest community, which has a population of 6,770 (2001 Census) [1].
The village of Russell (not to be confused with Russell Township) is the second largest community in Russell Township, with a population of 4,059 (2001 Census)[2]
Smaller communities include Brisson, Felton, Forget, Marionville, North Russell and Pana.
[edit] Demographics
According to the Canada 2001 Census:
- Population: 12,412
- % Change (1996-2001): 4.5
- Dwellings: 4,105
- Area (km²): 198.96
- Density (persons per km²): 62.4
[edit] Township Council
The Council of Russell Township was elected on November 13, 2006.
Source: [3]
- Ken Hill, mayor
- Jean-Paul St. Pierre
- Lorraine Dicaire
- Donald St. Pierre
- Jamie Laurin
| North: Ottawa | ||
| West: Ottawa |
Russell Township | East: The Nation |
| South: North Dundas, North Stormont |
[edit] References
- ^ Embrun, ON. BroadBand Canada Community Demographics. Industry Canada. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ Population and Dwelling Counts and Population Rank, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, and Urban Areas, 2001 Census - 100% Data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved on 2006-08-31.
- ^ Official Results. Township of Russell. Retrieved on 2006-11-14.
[edit] External links
- The Township of Russell's Website
- The Russell Fair: An annual agricultural fair highlighting local farmers
- The Open Directory Project's listing for Russell Township
| Township of Russell, Ontario | |
|---|---|
| Major Communities | Embrun | Russell |
| Minor Communities | Brisson | Felton | Forget | Marionville | North Russell | Pana |
| Prescott and Russell United Counties | |
|---|---|
| Municipalities | Township of Alfred and Plantagenet - Village of Casselman - Champlain Township - City of Clarence-Rockland - Township of East Hawkesbury - Town of Hawkesbury - Township of Russell - Municipality of The Nation |
| Major Unincorporated Communities | Alfred - Bourget - Embrun - Limoges - L'Orignal - Plantagenet - Rockland - Russell - St. Isidore - Vankleek Hill |
| Airports | Embrun Airport - Hawkesbury Airport - Hawkesbury (East) Airport - Hawkesbury (Windover Field) Airport - Pendleton Airport |
| Ice Hockey Teams | Embrun Panthers - Casselman Stars - Rockland Nationals - Saint-Isidore Eagles - Vankleek Hill Cougars - Hawkesbury Hawks - Clarence Castors |
