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Prince George

Also known as Prince George, British Columbia, Prince George, BC

city in British Columbia, Canada

Key facts

Country: Canada
Province: British Columbia
Regional district: Fraser–Fort George
Incorporated: March 6, 1915
Mayor: Simon Yu
Governing body: Prince George City Council
Mps: Todd Doherty ( CPC ), Bob Zimmer (CPC)
Mlas: Rosalyn Bird ( BCC ), Sheldon Clare (BCC), Kiel Giddens (BCC)
City: 318.26 km (122.88 sq mi)
Urban: 73.9 km (28.5 sq mi)
Elevation: 575 m (1,886 ft)
Density: 242.2/km (627/sq mi)
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Prince George is a city in British Columbia, Canada, situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. The city itself has a population of 76,708; the metro census agglomeration has a population of 89,490. It is often called the province's "northern capital" because it serves as a centre for higher education, health care, government services, arts and entertainment, sports, and support for major industries such as forest products and mining.

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