Fogo Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador

Fogo is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Fogo is located at 49.7142°N, 54.2788°W.

Fogo, an island sculpted by the relentless Atlantic, bears a landscape of stark beauty where treeless bogs meet dramatic coastal cliffs, often softened by a persistent mist that lends an ethereal quality to the days. It lies 34.3 km east-north-east of Twillingate, NL (from Twillingate, NL: bearing 77°T), and is situated 12.7 km north-north-west of Seldom-Little Seldom. Its history is deeply rooted in the fishing industry, a livelihood that has shaped its resilient inhabitants and their close-knit communities for centuries, with early settlers drawn to the abundant cod stocks that once teemed in the surrounding waters. The economy, while still tethered to the sea, has diversified in recent decades, embracing tourism and the arts as vital new threads in its economic fabric, a testament to Fogo's enduring spirit of adaptation. This island’s terrain, a mosaic of rocky outcrops and windswept barrens, speaks of a land that demands respect and offers unparalleled views of the ocean's ever-changing moods. The cultural character of Fogo is one of quiet strength and a deep connection to place, where storytelling and music are as vital as the salt spray in the air. While no major universities call Fogo home, the island is a hub for artistic expression, notably through the Fogo Island Inn, a globally recognized architectural marvel and cultural anchor that draws creatives and visitors alike. Though local sports teams are deeply important to islanders, none have achieved widespread national recognition. However, Fogo has produced individuals who have left their mark, including individuals recognized for their contributions to literature and the arts, their voices resonating with the island's unique soul. The annual Sound Symposium, an international festival of sound, has found a home here, further cementing Fogo's reputation as a place where art and nature converge in profound ways.

About This Fogo Map Page

Explore Fogo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.714205, -54.278792. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Fogo includes the postal code (A1V), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Fogo is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.