Summary for Gjoa Haven

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Typical Abbreviation: Gjoa Hvn.

Time Zone: Gjoa Haven lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) The time zone in French: MST- Heure Normale des Rocheuses (HNR), MDT- Heure Avancée des Rocheuses (HAR).

Telephone Area Code: 867

Postal Forward Sortation Area (FSA): X0B<1>

Elevation: Near sea level<2>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<3>

For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen the following reference point for Gjoa Haven:

Lat: 68.625600° (or 68°37'32" N)

Lon: -95.873200° (or -95°52'23" W)

About Nunavut

Websites for Nunavut Territory

Official Website: https://www.gov.nu.ca/

Tourism: https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/tourism

Parks: https://gov.nu.ca/environment/information/parks-and-heritage/

Fishing: https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/environment-and-wildlife/sport-fishing-guide

Hunting: https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/environment-and-wildlife/hunting-regulations-guide

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Canadian Postal Code consists of 6 characters, where the first three characters are the 'Forward Sortation Area (FSA)', with the last three characters being the 'Local Delivery Unit (LDU)'. The Canadian Postal Codes were created as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. So keep in mind that any given Postal Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Gjoa Haven). The boundaries of the Postal Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other Postal Codes. When looking for a Postal Code, whether Gjoa Haven or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the Canada Post / Postes Canada.
<2>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gjoa Haven - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Gjoa Haven, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.