Île-des-Chênes
Île-des-Chênes is an unincorporated community in Manitoba, Canada, within the Rural Municipality of Ritchot. The community is located 13 kilometres south-east of the provincial capital Winnipeg, just east of Highway 59. Île-des-Chênes is a French name, translating to Island of the Oaks, coming from a nearby stand of oaks on higher ground, where early settlers sought refuge from the annual spring floodwaters.
| Country | Canada
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| Province | Manitoba
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| Government:Type | Rural Municipality of Ritchot
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| Area:Total | 2.03 km (0.78 sq mi)
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| Population:Total | 1,763
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| Population:Density | 618.3/km (1,601/sq mi)
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| Postal code | R0A 0T0 |
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| Area code | 204, 431
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