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Incorporated in 1965, the main economic drivers
of the Regional District of North Okanagan are agriculture,
forestry and tourism. Population centres are Armstrong,
Spallumcheen, Enderby, Lumby, Coldstream and Vernon.
The three industries employing the most people
in this area in 1996 were Retail Trade, Manufacturing and
Health & Social Services.
Population: 77,301 (est. 2006)
Area: 787,190 hectares
Regional District
of North Okanagan - Population Distribution
Effective December 1, 2007 |
| Cities:
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Electoral
Areas: |
| Armstrong |
4,241 |
B |
6,061 (1) |
| Enderby |
2,828 |
C |
3,947 |
| Vernon |
35,944 |
D |
2,837 |
| Coldstream |
9,471 |
E |
934 |
| Spallumcheen |
4,960 |
F |
4,444 (1) |
| Lumby |
1,634 |
Total: 77,301 |
Populations certified by the Minister of Community Services under section 783 of the Local Government Act
as per the definition of population in the Schedule to the Community Charter.
Effective December 1, 2007.
These population figures are to be used only in the determination of voting strength and Director representation.
Notes:
1. Population includes people residing on Indian Reserves. |
Community Facts Sheets (PDF - Courtesy
BC Stats):
Also view British
Columbia Regional Index - North Okanagan
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