There's a certain balance to this place. It's where urban streets meet country roads; where nightlife meets night skies; where culture meets community. Those that live here, get it. Dufferin County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Dufferin is made up of 1,486 square kilometers and is home to 56,881 people (2011 Census). There are eight local municipalities, including the Townships of Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Melancthon, Mulmur and the Towns of Grand Valley, Mono, Orangeville and Shelburne. more... See more text