Prince George, British Columbia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
City of Prince George
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A view of Prince George from University hill
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Country | Canada | |
Province | British Columbia | |
Regional District | Fraser-Fort George | |
Founded | 1807 | |
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• City | 318.26 km2 (122.88 sq mi) | |
• Metro | 17,686.50 km2 (6,828.80 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 575 m (1,886 ft) | |
Population
(2011)
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• City | 71,974 | |
• Density | 226.1/km2 (586/sq mi) | |
• Metro | 84,232 | |
• Metro density | 4.8/km2 (12/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
Postal code span |
V2K to V2N
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Area code(s) | 250, 778 | |
Website | City of Prince George Website |
Prince George is a city in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
The population of Prince George was 71,974 in 2011. The mayor of Prince George is Lyn Hall. It is nicknamed the "BC's Northern Capital" because it is the largest city in northern British Columbia. It is named after King George V and Prince George, Duke of Kent.
Images for kids
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These cut banks on the Nechako River are Prince George's signature natural landmark.
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Mr. PG at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 16
See also
In Spanish: Prince George (Columbia Británica) para niños
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