1.2.4 Geographic Context and Growth
Tillsonburg is a geographically small town (22 square kilometers), with a population density of 913.2 people per square kilometer, surrounded by rural municipalities (Figure 1-4). The nearest population centre to Tillsonburg is Ingersoll, 25 minutes to the north. To the south are rural municipalities, and as such many people from these areas likely come to Tillsonburg for services.
The Town has varied land uses, with large areas dedicated to residential and industrial (particularly at the south end of Town). It also has a fairly well developed green space system, connected by waterways and trails. Figure 1-5 illustrates these land uses, along with areas expected to see the most residential growth in the coming years, all of which are on the periphery of the Town’s border.
Community Context Map
Town of Ingersoll
Township of Norwich
Township of South-West Oxford
Tillsonburg
Town of Aylmer
Norfolk County
Elgin County
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Figure 1-4: Tillsonburg and surrounding areas
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Town of Tillsonburg | DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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