Amherst, Nova Scotia

Amherst is a Canadian town in northwestern Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Amherst
Downtown Amherst, Nova Scotia in the morning
Downtown Amherst, Nova Scotia in the morning
Flag of Amherst
Amherst is located in Nova Scotia
Amherst
Amherst
Location of Amherst, Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 45°49′N 64°13′W
CountryCanada
ProvinceNova Scotia
CountyCumberland
Founded1764
IncorporatedDecember 18, 1889
Government
  MayorDavid Kogon
  Deputy MayorSheila Christie
  Councillors
List of Members
  • Jason Blanch
  • Vince Byrne
  • Darrell Jones
  • Wayne MacKenzie
  • Terry Rhindress
  MLAElizabeth Smith-McCrossin PC Party of Nova Scotia
  MPBill Casey (Liberal)
Area
 (2016)[1]
  Land12.07 km2 (4.66 sq mi)
  Urban
12.38 km2 (4.78 sq mi)
Elevation
22.11 m (72.54 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
  Town9,413
  Density779.7/km2 (2,019/sq mi)
  Urban
9,550
  Urban density770/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
  Change 2011-16
Decrease3.1%
  Census Ranking
401 of 5,162
DemonymAmherstonian
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
B4H
Area codes
  • Telephone Exchanges
  • 297, 660-1, 664, 667, 669
  • 694, 699
Access Routes
Hwy 104 (TCH)

Trunk 2
Trunk 6
Route 204
Dwellings4,745
Median Income*$36,539 CDN
NTS Map021H16
GNBC CodeCAAOO
Websitewww.amherst.ca
  • Median household income, 2005 (all households)

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