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List of unorganized subdivisions in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Source revisionSep 22, 2026
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The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador is divided into 11 census divisions. The unincorporated portions of these 11 census divisions are divided into 92 unorganized subdivisions for Canadian census statistical purposes.

The most populous unorganized subdivision in Newfoundland and Labrador is Division 1, Subdivision E at 2,835 while six unorganized subdivisions are unpopulated.

The largest and smallest unorganized subdivisions by land area are Division 10, Subdivision D at 64,922.38 km2 (25,066.67 sq mi) and Division 1, Subdivision J at 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi) respectively.

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