Fogo Island Central Statistics
Background Information:
  • Established Year: 1965
  • Incorporated Year: 1996
  • Population: Approximately 21 residents
  • Location: Fogo Island Central
  • Local Administration: Fogo Island Regional Council (1 clerk & 9 elected members serving a 3 year term)
  • Main Occupation: Business Retail
  • Water Supply/Sanitation: Residents supply their own water & sewer systems.
  • Fire Protection: Joe Batt’s Arm/Barr’d Islands/Shoal Bay Volunteer Fire Department consisting of 22 members.
  • Law Enforcement: R.C.M.P. Detachment, Fogo Island Central

 

Health & Welfare:
  • Fogo Island Hospital
  • Ambulance Service
  • Pharmacy
  • Dentist/Optometrist (quarterly visits)

 
Social & Cultural:
  • 1 church: United
  • 1 cemetery: Gospel

 
Volunteer Groups:
  • Sports Complex Committee
  • Fogo Island Transportation Committee
  • Fogo Island Flyer
  • Fogo Island Development Association
  • Literacy Association
  • Fogo Island Tourism Association

 
Education:
  • 1 complex housing Fogo Island Central Academy, (high school and elementary)
Transportation:
  • Roads are paved and in good condition.
Government Services:
  • Dept. of Works Services & Transportation
  • Dept. of Fisheries & Oceans
  • Human Resources Development Outreach Office
  • Fogo Island Business Resource Center
  • Fogo Island Air Strip

 
Commercial Trade:
  • 1 grocery/convenience
  • 1 hardware/building supplies
  • 1 garage
  • 2 gas bar
  • 1 outdoor recreation supplies
  • 1 flower shop

 
Financial Institutions:
  • Hamilton Sound Credit Union
Accommodations / Food & Beverage:
  • 1 restaurant/ take-out
Recreation Facilities:
  • Fogo Island Sports Complex