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{{Infobox settlement
{{Location map|Ontario|lat=42.64854|long=-80.80625|caption=Location of Bayham in [[Ontario]]|label=Bayham}}
| name = Bayham
| official_name =
| settlement_type = Township
| nickname =
| motto = Opportunity is Yours
| image_skyline =
| imagesize =
| image_caption =
| image_flag =
| flag_size = 120x100px
| image_shield =
| shield_size = 100x90px
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| pushpin_map = Canada Ontario
| pushpin_mapsize = 200
| pushpin_label_position=top
| latd = 42 | latm = 44 | latNS = N
| longd = 80 | longm = 47 | longEW = W
| coordinates_display = inline,title
| coordinates_region = CA-ON
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{CAN}}
| subdivision_type1 = Province
| subdivision_name1 = {{ON}}
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = [[Elgin County, Ontario|Elgin]]
| established_title = Settled
| established_date = 1800s
| established_title2 = Incorporated
| established_date2 = January 1, 1850
| government_type =
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Paul Ens
| leader_title1 = Federal riding
| leader_name1 = [[Elgin—Middlesex—London]]
| leader_title2 = Prov. riding
| leader_name2 = [[Elgin—Middlesex—London (provincial electoral district)|Elgin—Middlesex—London]]
| area_total_km2 =
| area_land_km2 = 244.99
| area_water_km2 =
| area_footnotes = <ref name=SC06/>
| population_as_of = 2006
| population_footnotes = <ref name=SC06>{{cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3534005&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Bayham&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom= |title=Bayham community profile |publisher=Statistics Canada |work=[[Canada 2006 Census|2006 Census data]] |accessdate=2011-02-10}}</ref>
| population_total = 6727
| population_density_km2=27.5
| timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|EST]]
| utc_offset = -5
| timezone_DST = [[Eastern Time Zone|EDT]]
| utc_offset_DST = -4
| postal_code_type = [[Postal codes in Canada|Postal Code]]
| postal_code = N0J
| area_code = [[Area codes 519 and 226|519 and 226]]
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m =
| website = [http://www.bayham.on.ca/ www.bayham.on.ca]
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}}

'''Bayham''' ([[Canada 2006 Census|2006 Population]] 6,727) is a municipality in the southeast corner of [[Elgin County, Ontario|Elgin County]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is south of the town of [[Tillsonburg, Ontario|Tillsonburg]] and [[Oxford County, Ontario|Oxford County]].
'''Bayham''' ([[Canada 2006 Census|2006 Population]] 6,727) is a municipality in the southeast corner of [[Elgin County, Ontario|Elgin County]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is south of the town of [[Tillsonburg, Ontario|Tillsonburg]] and [[Oxford County, Ontario|Oxford County]].


==History==
==History==
Bayham was named in 1810 for [[Marquess Camden|Viscount Bayham]] Charles Pratt, a friend of land grant recipient [[Thomas Talbot (Upper Canada)|Colonel Talbot]]. The villages of Port Burwell and Vienna were incorporated as separate municipalities and separated from the township.
Bayham was named in 1810 for [[Marquess Camden|Viscount Bayham]] Charles Pratt, a friend of land grant recipient [[Thomas Talbot (Upper Canada)|Colonel Talbot]]. The township was incorporated on January 1, 1850. The villages of [[Port Burwell, Ontario|Port Burwell]] and Vienna were incorporated as separate municipalities and separated from the township in 1949 and 1853 respectively.


In 1998, Bayham was re-amalgamated with Port Burwell and Vienna to form an expanded Township of Bayham.
In 1998, Bayham was re-amalgamated with Port Burwell and Vienna to form an expanded Township of Bayham.


==Communities==
==Communities==
The municipality comprises the communities of Corinth, Eden, Froggetts Corners, North Hall, Port Burwell, Richmond, Springer's Hill, Straffordville, Vienna and Wadger.
The municipality comprises the communities of Corinth, Eden, Froggetts Corners, North Hall, [[Port Burwell, Ontario|Port Burwell]], Richmond, Springer's Hill, Straffordville, Vienna and Wadger.


==Demographics according to 2006 Census==
==Demographics according to 2006 Census==
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privateDwell=2,305|privateDwellusual=2,194|medianHHIncome=N/A}}
privateDwell=2,305|privateDwellusual=2,194|medianHHIncome=N/A}}
:::N/A = Not available
:::N/A = Not available

Population trend:<ref>Statistics Canada: [[Canada 1996 Census|1996]], [[Canada 2001 Census|2001]], [[Canada 2006 Census|2006]] census</ref>
* Population in 2006: 6727
* Population in 2001: 6375
* Population total in 1996: 6234
** Bayham (township): 4721
** Port Burwell (village): 1023
** Vienna (village): 490
* Population in 1991:
** Bayham (township): 4309
** Port Burwell (village): 883
** Vienna (village): 481


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.elginconnects.ca/portal/?w=BayhamHomePage Municipality of Bayham]
*[http://www.elginconnects.ca/portal/?w=BayhamHomePage Municipality of Bayham]


{{Geographic Location (8-way)
{{Geographic location
| Centre = Bayham, Ontario
| Centre = Bayham, Ontario
| North = [[Oxford County, Ontario|Oxford County]]
| North = [[South-West Oxford, Ontario|South-West Oxford]]
| Northeast = [[Tillsonburg, Ontario|Tillsonburg]]
| Northeast = [[Tillsonburg, Ontario|Tillsonburg]]
| East = [[Norfolk County, Ontario|Norfolk County]]
| East = [[Norfolk County, Ontario|Norfolk County]]
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| West = [[Malahide, Ontario|Malahide]]
| West = [[Malahide, Ontario|Malahide]]
| Northwest =
| Northwest =
| image =
}}
}}

{{coord|42.726|N|80.780|W|display=title}}


[[Category:Municipalities in Elgin County, Ontario]]
[[Category:Municipalities in Elgin County, Ontario]]

Revision as of 16:10, 10 February 2011

Bayham
Township
Motto: 
Opportunity is Yours
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyElgin
Settled1800s
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 1850
Government
 • MayorPaul Ens
 • Federal ridingElgin—Middlesex—London
 • Prov. ridingElgin—Middlesex—London
Area
[1]
 • Land244.99 km2 (94.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)[1]
 • Total6,727
 • Density27.5/km2 (71/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code
N0J
Area code(s)519 and 226
Websitewww.bayham.on.ca

Bayham (2006 Population 6,727) is a municipality in the southeast corner of Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. It is south of the town of Tillsonburg and Oxford County.

History

Bayham was named in 1810 for Viscount Bayham Charles Pratt, a friend of land grant recipient Colonel Talbot. The township was incorporated on January 1, 1850. The villages of Port Burwell and Vienna were incorporated as separate municipalities and separated from the township in 1949 and 1853 respectively.

In 1998, Bayham was re-amalgamated with Port Burwell and Vienna to form an expanded Township of Bayham.

Communities

The municipality comprises the communities of Corinth, Eden, Froggetts Corners, North Hall, Port Burwell, Richmond, Springer's Hill, Straffordville, Vienna and Wadger.

Demographics according to 2006 Census

Template:Canada CP 2006

N/A = Not available

Population trend:[2]

  • Population in 2006: 6727
  • Population in 2001: 6375
  • Population total in 1996: 6234
    • Bayham (township): 4721
    • Port Burwell (village): 1023
    • Vienna (village): 490
  • Population in 1991:
    • Bayham (township): 4309
    • Port Burwell (village): 883
    • Vienna (village): 481

References

  1. ^ a b "Bayham community profile". 2006 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  2. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census

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