Facts About Conception Bay South
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The town is commonly called C.B.S.
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Conception Bay South is a town located on the southern shore of Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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The town lies on a zone of Cambrian bedrock, primarily shale containing limestone concretions and manganese ores.
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Conception Bay South was Incorporated into a town in 1973.
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Conception Bay South is 14 m / 46 ft above sea level.
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Conception Bay South was formed in 1973 through the amalgamation of nine communities: Topsail, Chamberlains, Manuels, Long Pond, Foxtrap, Kelligrews, Upper Gullies, Lawrence Pond and Seal Cove, all of which follow the coastline of Conception Bay.
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The town of Conception Bay South is located on the southeast shore of Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula.
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The total area of Conception Bay South is 59.10 km2.
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The town is located on the southern shore of Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland.
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In 2016, Conception Bay South was 92.3% White, 6.6% Aboriginal, and 1.1% other visible minorities.
