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| Place | Southeast Placentia |
| Type | Settlement |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.217222 |
| Longitude | -53.938056 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | AAVUA |
Southeast Placentia is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Southeast Placentia is located at 47.2172°N, 53.9381°W.
Southeast Placentia rests where the land surrenders to the restless embrace of the Atlantic, a place of rugged beauty and enduring spirit. It lies 6.4 km south-south-west of Placentia, NL (from Placentia, NL: bearing 203°T), and is situated 6.6 km south-south-west of Dunville. Here, the coastline is a dramatic declaration, a series of jagged inlets and sheltered coves carved by the relentless hand of the sea. The terrain rises and falls, not in gentle slopes, but in stout, resilient hummocks and stony outcrops, often cloaked in a hardy scrub and wind-battered spruce that cling with tenacious roots. The air, perpetually tasting of salt and carrying the distant cries of seabirds, often hangs heavy with a fine mist, softening the sharp edges of the landscape and lending a hushed reverence to the sprawling vistas. Sunlight, when it breaks through, paints the water in shifting palettes of steely grey and brilliant sapphire, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the ocean that defines this place. The history of Southeast Placentia is as deeply layered as the sedimentary rocks exposed along its shores, a narrative woven from the hardiness of generations who coaxed a living from its challenging embrace. For centuries, its shores have been a vital artery for fishing, the bounty of the Grand Banks a promise that drew hardy souls and sustained their families through long winters. The echoes of this maritime heritage are palpable, in the weathered boat sheds that still dot the shoreline and the ingrained knowledge of tides and currents passed down through families. While modern industries have diversified, the rhythm of the sea remains a powerful undercurrent in the local economy, a constant reminder of the foundational relationship between the people and the ocean. The distinctive character of Southeast Placentia is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to a community that has learned to thrive amidst the wild, untamed beauty of its Newfoundland home.
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Location data for Southeast Placentia 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |