Gambo South Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Gambo South, Newfoundland and Labrador

Gambo South is a neighbourhood in Bonavista North, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Gambo South is located at 48.7675°N, 54.2247°W.

Gambo South rests where the land begins to soften its grip on the sea, a place where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of spruce and fir, gently descend towards the expansive waters of Bonavista Bay. It lies 3.4 km south-south-west of Gambo, NL (from Gambo, NL: bearing 195°T), and is situated 16.3 km west-north-west of Glovertown. The air here carries a salty tang, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Atlantic, even when the wind whispers through the sheltered valleys. Small, sturdy homes, painted in cheerful hues that defy the often-grey skies, dot the landscape, their gardens a riot of resilient blooms in the summer months. The very character of Gambo South is etched in this meeting of solid earth and restless water, a quiet resilience that mirrors the hardy souls who call it home. The history of Gambo South is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the economy has been shaped by the fishing industry, its rhythms dictating the ebb and flow of life in this coastal settlement. Cod, once the lifeblood of the region, still holds a place in the local lore, though the industry has evolved. Today, a more diversified approach sees aquaculture and other small enterprises contributing to the livelihood of Gambo South. The echoes of its past are felt in the weathered fishing stages that cling to the shore and in the stories passed down, tales of hardship and perseverance, of storms weathered and catches celebrated. A particular charm lies in the way the late afternoon sun catches the mica flecks in the granite outcrops, a subtle sparkle that hints at the ancient geology beneath the surface.

About This Gambo South Map Page

Explore Gambo South, 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: 48.7675, -54.224722. 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 Gambo South 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 Gambo South 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.