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Coquitlam

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Also known as City of Coquitlam, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Coquitlam, BC

Coquitlam ( ) is a city in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Mainly suburban, Coquitlam is the sixth-largest city in the province, with an estimated population of 174,248 in 2024, and one of the 21 municipalities comprising Metro Vancouver. The mayor is Richard Stewart.

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V3E, V3J – V3K
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604, 778, 236, 672
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Coquitlam
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City of Coquitlam
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Coquitlam Town Centre
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The Spirit of the Rivers is the Strength of the People
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Population
148625
Elevation
24
Official website
www.coquitlam.ca
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Coquitlam Town Centre Area.jpg
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1908-00-00
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Coquitlam ( ) is a city in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Mainly suburban, Coquitlam is the sixth-largest city in the province, with an estimated population of 174,248 in 2024, and one of the 21 municipalities comprising Metro Vancouver. The mayor is Richard Stewart.

== History == The Coast Salish people were the first to live in this area, and archaeology confirms continuous occupation of the territory for at least 9,000 years. The name Kwikwetlem is said to be derived from a Coast Salish term "kʷikʷəƛ̓əm" meaning "red fish up the river".

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