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are relatively low. This may be due in part to soils in the Sub-region with relatively good
infiltration characteristics.
West-4
The 13 communities located within this Sub-region line the southwest corner of the island, from
Margaree to Parsons Harbour. West-4 has the lowest Location Priority Factor of any of the Subregions,
and it also has one of the lowest Flood Damages Estimates Priority Factor on the
island. As West-4 is located in the Western Region, it also has a relatively low flooding risk, as a
result of both sea level rise, as well as a relatively moderate threat risk from hurricanes and
tropical storms.
Central-1
This Sub-region includes the largest number of communities, 103, that are clustered along the
north central coast of Newfoundland, from Kings Point to Salvage. Central-1 has over 36,000
residents; however, its Growth Priority Factor is low to moderate, as population is expected to
decline to about 30,000 by 2020. Despite its large population, Flood Damages in the Sub-region
are relatively low.
Central-2
Twelve communities make up the Central-2 Sub-region. These inland communities are mostly
linked by the Trans-Canada Highway. Grand Falls Windsor is the largest community in Central-
2, accounting for most of the population. These communities have, by far, the highest Location
Priority Factor of any Sub-region. Similarly, the Sub-region has the highest Flood Damages
Priority Factor.
Central-3
Sub-region Central-3 includes 11 communities along the south central coast and up through
Bay D‟Espoir. This Sub-region has the lowest population and low to moderate values on the
major priority indicators: soils, slopes, and growth priority factors.
East-1
This Sub-region spans the width of the island, with coastal communities on the Gulf of St.
Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean, including the Burin Peninsula. The 108 coastal communities
within this Sub-region are split between the north and south coasts. Socio-Economic priority
factor figures for this Sub-region are the second lowest for the island, across all categories.
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