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Saint Pierre and Miquelon (/ ˈ m ɪ k ə l ɒ n / MIK-ə-lon), [4] is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, located near the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. [5] [6] An archipelago of eight islands, St. Pierre and Miquelon is a vestige of the once-vast territory of New ...
The commune of Saint-Pierre is made up of the island of Saint-Pierre proper and several nearby smaller islands, such as L'Île-aux-Marins.Although containing nearly 90% of the inhabitants of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the commune of Saint-Pierre is considerably smaller in terms of area than the commune of Miquelon-Langlade, which lies to its northwest on Miquelon Island.
Miquelon on the left and Saint-Pierre on the right. This is a list of cities in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The communes are: Miquelon-Langlade; Saint-Pierre; Historically L'Île-aux-Marins was a separate commune up until 1945 when it was annexed into the commune of Saint-Pierre. Within each commune there are settlements: Miquelon, Miquelon-Langlade
Miquelon-Langlade (French pronunciation: [miklɔ̃ lɑ̃ɡlad]) is the larger but less populated of the two communes (municipalities) making up the French overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, located 22 km (14 mi) to the south of Newfoundland in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. [4]
Saint Pierre Island, also spelt as Saint-Pierre Island, [3] is one of the three main islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. It contains the town of Saint-Pierre , which lies on the island's east coast and is the main population centre of the island group.
Establishments in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. C.
The local government of Mairie de Miquelon-Langlade is led by the maire or mayor and conseillers or councillors. The council sits at a two-storey structure on rue Baron de l'Espérance. The current council consists of: Le Maire de Miquelon-Langlade Denis Detcheverry; Adjoints - Stéphane COSTE; Adjoints - Gérald BOISSEL; Adjoints - Gino BONNIEUL
The Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago adjacent to Newfoundland (Island), Cabot Strait, and Cape Breton Island Saint Pierre and Miquelon is: an overseas collectivity of France Location: 46°47′N 56°12′W / 46.783°N 56.200°W / 46.783; -