Brockton is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Bruce County. As of 2001[update], the population was 9,658. The area was 565.07 square kilometres.
The current municipality was formed on January 1, 1999 by amalgamating the former township of Brant, former township of Greenock and the town of Walkerton. Brockton's name was formed as an acronym of the three merged municipalities (Brant Greenock Walkerton). Communities in the town include Bradley, Cargill, Cargill Siding, Chepstow, Dunkeld, Eden Grove, Glammis, Greenock, Little Egypt, Malcolm, Maple Hill, Narva, Pearl Lake, Pinkerton, Portal, Riversdale and Solway.
The last Reeve of Greenock was Roland Anstett, he is now serving as Brockton's Deputy Mayor.
Demographics
Canada 2006 Census Population: 9,461
- Population change (2001-2006): -0.2
- Dwellings: 3,739
- Density (per sq. km.): 17.1
Land area:565.07square km
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Coordinates: 44°10′26″N 81°12′28″W / 44.17389°N 81.20778°W
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