Tuwanek
| Language of origin | Not defined: Indigenous origin |
| Feature Type: | Locality - A named place or area, generally with a scattered population of 50 or less. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | Sechelt Inlet, SE of Tuwanek Point, New Westminster Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°32'59"N, 123°45'04"W at the approximate population centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92G/12 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Adopted 3 October 1978 on 92 G/12 as a locally known name, likely in association with Tuwanek Point. In 1971 census data indicated that the population of Tuwanek (Locality) was twelve, and in 1976 the population was one. Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |
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"Tuwanek" is recorded as being named after Indigenous peoples that used to live at the head of Narrows Arm. See "Tuwanek Point" for more name origin information. Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |