McAndrew Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About McAndrew, Newfoundland and Labrador

McAndrew is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. McAndrew is located at 47.2844°N, 53.9792°W.

McAndrew nestles in a fold of Newfoundland's rugged landscape, a place where the raw elements of wind and water have shaped both the land and its people. It lies 5.8 km west-north-west of Placentia, NL (from Placentia, NL: bearing 286°T), and is situated 6.4 km west-north-west of Dunville. Rolling hills, softened by a thick carpet of moss and low-lying scrub, descend towards the inky, peat-stained waters of the many lakes that punctuate the terrain. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a cool, clean scent tinged with the briny tang of the distant Atlantic, and the muted greens of spruce and fir trees cling resolutely to the slopes, their branches often bowed under the weight of mist. Even on a clear day, a certain hushed stillness prevails, broken only by the cry of a seabird or the whisper of wind through the hardy vegetation. The history of McAndrew is intrinsically linked to the bounty and harshness of its surroundings, a narrative etched into the very character of the place. For generations, the local economy was sustained by the sea, with fishing fleets venturing out to haul cod and other catches from the frigid waters, a tradition that still echoes in the weathered faces and steady hands of many residents. Though larger-scale fishing has diminished, a resilient spirit persists, evident in the small, independent operations that continue to ply their trade, and in the quiet pride taken in self-sufficiency. The scattered homes, often painted in bright, defiant colours against the prevailing grey of the sky, speak of a history of enduring hardship and finding joy in simple things, a testament to the enduring spirit of McAndrew.

About This McAndrew Map Page

Explore McAndrew, 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: 47.284444, -53.979167. 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 McAndrew includes the postal code (A0B), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for McAndrew 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.