Amherst, Nova Scotia

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

Amherst
Downtown Amherst, Nova Scotia in the morning
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
3.1%
  Census Ranking
401 of 5,162
Demonym(s)Amherstonian
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
B4H
Area code(s)
  • 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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