Rural Municipality of Argyle

Argyle is a rural municipality in the province of Manitoba in Western Canada. It was incorporated on 15 August 1881 and is named after John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll who was the fourth Governor General of Canada.

Argyle
Rural Municipality of Argyle
Argyle
Location of Argyle in Manitoba
Coordinates: 49°22′11″N 99°09′2″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceManitoba
IncorporatedAugust 15, 1881
Named forJohn Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll
Area
  Total770.44 km2 (297.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
  Total1,025
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Baldur is the largest community in the municipality, which is in southwestern Manitoba between Brandon and Portage la Prairie.

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