Mafeking is a local urban district[2] in the Rural Municipality of Mountain, Manitoba, Canada. It is located approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Swan River, Manitoba.[3]

Mafeking
Mafeking is located in Manitoba
Mafeking
Mafeking
Location of Mafeking in Manitoba
Coordinates: 52°41′1″N 101°6′36″W / 52.68361°N 101.11000°W / 52.68361; -101.11000
Country Canada
Province Manitoba
RegionParkland Region
Census DivisionNo. 20
Government
 • Governing BodyRural Municipality of Mountain Council
 • MPDan Mazier
 • MLARick Wowchuk
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Postal Code
R0L 1B0
Area code204
NTS Map063C11
GNBC CodeGAPTY

The town shares its name with Mahikeng (formerly spelled Mafeking) in South Africa, after which it was named in commemoration of the famous siege and relief of Mafeking during the Second Boer War.

References

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  1. ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data". Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population. November 5, 2008. Retrieved January 30, 2009.
  2. ^ "Local Urban Districts Regulation". Government of Manitoba. April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  3. ^ "Geographical Names of Canada - Querying Distances". Nrcan.gc.ca. November 15, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2012.[permanent dead link]