Hamilton, Ontario (township)

Hamilton Township is a rural township located in Northumberland County in central Ontario. It surrounds the Town of Cobourg.

The township was named after Henry Hamilton, Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec from 1782-1785.

Communities

 * Baltimore
 * Bewdley
 * Camborne
 * Cold Springs
 * Gores Landing
 * Harwood
 * Plainville ( 44.077°N, -78.243°W )
 * Precious Corners ( 44.015°N, -78.201°W )

Demographics
Population trend:
 * Population in 2006: 10,972 (2001 to 2006 population change: 1.7 %)
 * Population in 2001: 10,785
 * Population in 1996: 10,140 (or 9,982 when adjusted for 2001 boundaries)
 * Population in 1991: 9,616

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 3994 (total dwellings: 4499)

Mother tongue:
 * English as first language: 94.2 %
 * French as first language: 1.0 %
 * English and French as first language: 0.1 %
 * Other as first language: 4.7 %