In 1999, the former townships of Guelph, Eramosa and part of Pilkington and Nichol were amalgamated and formed the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Guelph-Eramosa Township became a centre for agricultural excellence through rural and agricultural educational institutions. Guelph-Eramosa encompasses an area of 291.73 square metres and had a population of approximately 12,380 in 2011.