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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Canada

Regional capital44.6427° N, 63.5769° W

Halifax is a city located in Canada, within the province of Nova Scotia. It has a population of 471,559 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population471,559
ProvinceNova Scotia
Coordinates44.6427° N, 63.5769° W
CountryCanada
Rank in Canada#13 of 21,561

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Nearest Airports

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Porters Lake Airport

CCF4Local

23.2 km away

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Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

YHZInternational

27 km away

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East Gore Eco Airpark

CCY4Local

53.7 km away

About Halifax

The city is situated at coordinates 44.64269° latitude and -63.57688° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Halifax has an elevation of 60 meters and operates within the America/Halifax timezone.

Halifax ranks as the 13th largest city out of 3,628 cities in Canada. The total urban population of the country is 47,971,876, highlighting the city's substantial size in comparison to other urban areas.

Cities in Nova Scotia

Located in Nova Scotia, Halifax is part of a province that contains numerous cities. Specific rankings of Halifax within the province are not available.

Sydney105,968Dartmouth101,343Lower Sackville51,749Downtown Halifax25,555Halifax West End22,664Bedford21,474Woodlawn20,000Halifax South End19,922Cole Harbour19,096New Glasgow18,665

Nearby Cities

Around Halifax, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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Downtown HalifaxNeighborhood · 25,555 inhab.
0.6 km
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Halifax South EndNeighborhood · 19,922 inhab.
1.5 km
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Quinpool DistrictNeighborhood · 7,228 inhab.
1.7 km
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WoodsideNeighborhood · 8,348 inhab.
2.4 km
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BoulderwoodCity
2.6 km
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Downtown DartmouthNeighborhood · 6,300 inhab.
2.8 km
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JollimoreCity
2.9 km
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Melville CoveCity
3.1 km
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HydrostoneCity
3.2 km
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DartmouthCity · 101,343 inhab.
3.2 km
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SouthdaleNeighborhood · 2,925 inhab.
3.3 km
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Purcells CoveCity
3.3 km
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Halifax West EndNeighborhood · 22,664 inhab.
3.4 km
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Mulgrave ParkNeighborhood · 680 inhab.
3.4 km
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Halifax North EndNeighborhood · 14,893 inhab.
3.6 km
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Cowie HillCity
3.6 km
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McNabs IslandCity
3.8 km
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BrightwoodNeighborhood · 681 inhab.
3.8 km
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Manor ParkNeighborhood · 7,716 inhab.
3.9 km
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ImperoyalNeighborhood · 5,102 inhab.
4 km

Universities in Halifax

Halifax is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Saint Mary's University1840——
Technical University of Nova Scotia1907——
University of King's College1789——
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Explore Canada

Users can explore additional content related to Halifax, including comparisons with other cities in Canada, country rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Canada

#1 Toronto2,794,356#2 Montréal1,762,949#3 Calgary1,306,784#4 Ottawa1,017,449#5 Edmonton1,010,899
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Halifax?

The population of Halifax is 471,559.

In which province/state is Halifax located?

Halifax is located in the province of Nova Scotia.

What are the coordinates of Halifax?

The coordinates of Halifax are 44.64269° latitude and -63.57688° longitude.

What is the elevation of Halifax?

The elevation of Halifax is 60 meters.

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