List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in British Columbia

The table below lists the census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in British Columbia by population, using data from the Canada 2021 Census. Each entry is identified as a census metropolitan area (CMA) or a census agglomeration (CA), as defined by Statistics Canada.

A city's metropolitan area, in colloquial or administrative terms, may differ from its CMA as defined by Statistics Canada, resulting in differing populations. Such is the case with the Greater Toronto Area, in the separate province of Ontario, where its metropolitan population is notably higher than its respective CMA population. Statistics Canada listed 7 CMAs and 21 CAs in the Canada 2021 Census.

Census metropolitan areas and agglomerations

+ List of census metropolitan areas and agglomerations in British ColumbiaRankGeographic nameType 2021 Census of PopulationPopulation(2021)Population(2016)ChangeLand area(km2)Populationdensity(/km2) 1 Vancouver CMA 2 Victoria CMA 3 Kelowna CMA 4 Abbotsford - Mission CMA 5 Nanaimo CMA 6 Kamloops CMA 7 Chilliwack CMA 8 Prince George CA 9 Vernon CA 10 Courtenay CA 11 Duncan CA 12 Penticton CA 13 Campbell River CA 14 Parksville CA 15 Fort St. John CA 16 Cranbrook CA 17 Port Alberni CA 18 Squamish CA 19 Williams Lake CA 20 Quesnel CA 21 Salmon Arm CA 22 Terrace CA 23 Nelson CA 24 Dawson Creek CA 25 Powell River CA 26 Ladysmith CA 27 Trail CA 28 Prince Rupert CA

See also

List of Canadian census agglomerations by province or territory List of census agglomerations in Canada List of municipalities in British Columbia List of population centres in British Columbia Population of Canada by year

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