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| Place | Riverhead |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.993469 |
| Longitude | -53.4833 |
| Population | 165 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | A0A |
| Area Code | 709, 879 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | AATKS |
Riverhead is a town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Riverhead is located at 46.9935°N, 53.4833°W.
Riverhead rests where the salt-heavy air of the Atlantic coast meets the freshwater currents of the Riverhead River. It lies 28.9 km north-north-west of Trepassey, NL (from Trepassey, NL: bearing 342°T), and is situated 9.2 km east-south-east of Admirals Beach. The terrain rises steadily toward the prominence of Shoal Bay Hill, which stands as a silent sentinel over the shifting tides and the low, scrub-brushed landscape. When the light of late afternoon strikes the water, the surface of the river turns the color of hammered pewter, reflecting a sky that feels vast and unencumbered by the weight of the interior. Life in Riverhead follows the temperament of the coast, where the weather dictates the daily movement of people and the quiet endurance of those who call this shoreline home. Beyond the immediate reach of the coast, the expanse of the Avalon Wilderness Reserve lies 22 km away, offering a contrast of rugged, protected solitude that mirrors the stillness found along the riverbanks. The economy and character of Riverhead have long been shaped by the proximity to these natural boundaries, fostering a culture that values self-reliance and a profound familiarity with the cycles of the seasons. People gather in Riverhead to maintain the traditions of a coastal life, finding purpose in the steady, rhythmic demands of a geography that refuses to be hurried.
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Explore Riverhead, 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: 46.993469, -53.4833. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Riverhead includes the postal code (A0A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Riverhead 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |