Monroe Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Monroe, Newfoundland and Labrador

Monroe is a neighbourhood in Trinity North, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Monroe is located at 48.2003°N, 53.7989°W.

Monroe nestles on the rugged eastern flank of Trinity Bay, a place where the land slopes with a determined, almost stubborn, grace towards the restless Atlantic. It lies 19.1 km east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 12.7 km east-south-east of George's Brook. Low-lying hills, softened by centuries of wind and weather, cradle the scattered homes, their roofs a patchwork of weathered grey and the occasional defiant splash of colour. The air here carries the sharp, invigorating tang of salt and pine, a scent that clings to everything, from the rough-hewn fishing boats pulled onto the gravel shores to the very breath you draw. Gulls wheel overhead, their cries a constant counterpoint to the murmur of the waves, and in the quiet hours, the distant boom of the ocean against unseen rocks serves as a deep, resonant pulse for Monroe. The history of Monroe is as tied to the sea as the barnacles on a hull, a narrative etched by generations of hardy folk who coaxed a living from its depths. For centuries, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the fishing seasons, the bounty of cod and other sea creatures forming the bedrock of its economy. While the advent of more modern industries has subtly shifted the landscape of work, the legacy of the fishery remains palpable, a shared memory and a point of pride. Old salt-worn sheds still stand sentinel along the coastline, silent witnesses to a time when this was the sole engine of survival. In the heart of Monroe, small, well-tended gardens bloom stubbornly against the prevailing winds, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people, who have always found ways to cultivate beauty and sustenance in this exposed corner of the world.

About This Monroe Map Page

Explore Monroe, 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: 48.200278, -53.798889. 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 Monroe includes the postal code (A5A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Monroe 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.