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Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada

City49.2497° N, 123.1193° W

Vancouver is a city located in Canada, specifically in the province of British Columbia. With a population of 662,248, it is a significant urban center on the western coast of the country.

Population662,248
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Coordinates49.2497° N, 123.1193° W
CountryCanada
Rank in Canada#8 of 21,561

Map

Nearest Airports

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Vancouver International Airport

YVRInternational

7.8 km away

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Boundary Bay Airport

YDTRegional

21.1 km away

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Delta Heritage Air Park

CAK3Local

23.1 km away

About Vancouver

Vancouver is situated at coordinates 49.24966° N latitude and -123.11934° W longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 70 meters and operates within the America/Vancouver timezone. Nearby cities include Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond.

In terms of population, Vancouver ranks #8 out of 3,628 cities in Canada. The total urban population of the country is 47,971,876, highlighting Vancouver's substantial size relative to other urban areas.

Cities in British Columbia

Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia, which ranks #1 among the province's 635 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Surrey, Victoria, and Burnaby. The city is supported by various amenities, including 10 hospitals, 272 schools, and 16 universities.

Surrey568,322Victoria289,625Burnaby249,125Richmond209,937Newton159,390Coquitlam148,625Kelowna144,576Abbotsford141,397Langley132,603Saanich117,735

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Vancouver.

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South CambieNeighborhood · 7,970 inhab.
0.2 km
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ShaughnessyNeighborhood · 8,430 inhab.
1 km
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South MainNeighborhood
1.6 km
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OakridgeNeighborhood · 13,030 inhab.
1.8 km
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FairviewNeighborhood · 33,620 inhab.
1.8 km
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South GranvilleNeighborhood · 24,820 inhab.
1.9 km
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Riley ParkCity · 22,555 inhab.
2 km
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Mt PleasantNeighborhood · 32,955 inhab.
2 km
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Punjabi MarketNeighborhood · 6,510 inhab.
2.3 km
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QuilchenaNeighborhood · 5,692 inhab.
2.4 km
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Mount PleasantNeighborhood · 33,000 inhab.
2.4 km
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YaletownNeighborhood · 14,583 inhab.
2.9 km
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KerrisdaleNeighborhood · 13,975 inhab.
3.1 km
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DowntownNeighborhood · 62,030 inhab.
3.2 km
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Kits PointNeighborhood · 2,639 inhab.
3.5 km
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ChinatownNeighborhood · 24,000 inhab.
3.5 km
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Davie VillageNeighborhood · 13,768 inhab.
3.5 km
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SunsetNeighborhood · 36,500 inhab.
3.6 km
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Arbutus RidgeNeighborhood · 15,295 inhab.
3.6 km
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StrathconaNeighborhood · 12,585 inhab.
3.6 km

Universities in Vancouver

Vancouver is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
University of British Columbia1908—#41
Acsenda School of Management - Vancouver2015——
Columbia College1936——
Liu Institute for Global Issues———
St. Mark's College, Vancouver1956——
University of British Columbia Graduate School of Journalism1997——
Vancouver Career College1996——
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Explore Canada

Users can explore additional information about other cities in Canada, compare countries, view rankings, or access a full list of cities on the site.

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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 Vancouver?

The population of Vancouver is 662,248.

In which province/state is Vancouver located?

Vancouver is located in the province of British Columbia.

What are the coordinates of Vancouver?

The coordinates of Vancouver are 49.24966° N latitude and -123.11934° W longitude.

What is the elevation of Vancouver?

The elevation of Vancouver is 70 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Vancouver?

The nearest airport to Vancouver is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located 7.8 km away.

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