Postville Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Postville, Newfoundland and Labrador

Postville is a community in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a city. Postville is located at 54.9102°N, 59.8022°W.

Postville, Labrador, is a settlement cradled within the rugged embrace of the Canadian Shield, where the land rises in ancient, weathered humps towards a sky that often seems vast and indifferent. It lies 41.2 km west-south-west of Makkovik, NL (from Makkovik, NL: bearing 249°T), and is situated 22.3 km south-west of Kaipokok. The economy of Postville has long been tethered to the ebb and flow of the sea and the bounty of the land, with fishing and trapping forming the bedrock of its historical sustenance. Over generations, the hardy folk of Postville have learned to read the subtle language of the winds that sweep across the sparse tundra and the moods of the waters that lap at its shores, a testament to their enduring connection to this demanding yet beautiful terrain. The very air here carries a crispness, a purity that speaks of its northern latitude, and the long, drawn-out twilight of summer paints the landscape in hues of lavender and rose, a quiet spectacle that marks the passage of days. The cultural character of Postville is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated sense of belonging, forged in the shared experiences of living on the edge of the great wilderness. While Postville itself may not boast grand universities or professional sports teams, its people possess a rich tapestry of traditions and a profound appreciation for storytelling, passed down through generations. The simple beauty of the natural surroundings, from the stark grandeur of the surrounding hills to the shimmering expanse of the nearby waters, serves as an ever-present landmark and inspiration. Famous individuals are not the hallmark of Postville; rather, its renown lies in the collective spirit of its inhabitants, their ability to thrive in harmony with a powerful environment, and the enduring legacy of their ancestors who first carved out a life in this remote corner of the world.

About This Postville Map Page

Explore Postville, 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: 54.91023, -59.802161. 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 Postville includes the postal code (A0P), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Postville 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.