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Pikwitonei

Coordinates: 55°35′16″N 97°09′20″W / 55.58778°N 97.15556°W / 55.58778; -97.15556
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Pikwitonei is a community in Northern Region of Manitoba, Canada. It is located approximately 47 km (29.2 mi) from Thompson. The community is served by Via Rail at the Pikwitonei railway station.

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Pikwitonei had a population of 55 living in 20 of its 37 total private dwellings, a change of -14.1% from its 2016 population of 64. With a land area of 7.94 km2 (3.07 sq mi), it had a population density of 6.9/km2 (17.9/sq mi) in 2021.[1]

Transportation

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A railway connected Piwitonei in 1914, and served as a division point until 1972.[2][better source needed] The flag stop that served the community is now served by Via Rail's Winnipeg–Churchill train.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "Pikwitonei Community Profile" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. May 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 28, 2006. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  3. ^ "Pikwitonei train station | VIA Rail".
  4. ^ "Winnipeg-Churchill - Train Schedules".

55°35′16″N 97°09′20″W / 55.58778°N 97.15556°W / 55.58778; -97.15556