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Calgary, Alberta

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City51.0501° N, 114.0853° W

Calgary is a city located in Canada, within the province of Alberta. With a population of 1,306,784, it ranks as the third largest city in the country. The city is known for its dynamic urban environment and proximity to the Canadian Rockies.

Population1,306,784
ProvinceAlberta
Coordinates51.0501° N, 114.0853° W
Elevation1,048 m
CountryCanada
Rank in Canada#3 of 21,561

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Nearest Airports

Calgary International Airport

YYCInternational

9.3 km away

Calgary / Springbank Airport

CYBWRegional

20.7 km away

Chestermere (Kirkby Field) Airport

CFX8Local

23.1 km away

About Calgary

Calgary is situated at coordinates 51.05011° N latitude and -114.08529° W longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1,048 meters and operates within the America/Edmonton timezone. Nearby cities include Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Beltline.

Calgary ranks as the third most populous city out of 3,628 cities in Canada. It follows Toronto and Montréal in terms of population size, contributing to the country's total urban population of 47,971,876.

Cities in Alberta

Located in Alberta, Calgary is the largest city in the province, which contains a total of 661 cities. Other notable cities in Alberta include Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Airdrie, and Sherwood Park. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 9 hospitals, 266 schools, 6 universities, 1194 parks, and numerous banks, pharmacies, hotels, and restaurants.

Edmonton1,010,899Lethbridge103,197Red Deer100,844Airdrie90,044Sherwood Park70,618Grande Prairie70,385Fort McMurray66,573Medicine Hat63,138St. Albert57,719Spruce Grove38,985

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Calgary, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Eau ClaireNeighborhood · 1,875 inhab.
0.4 km
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Downtown West EndNeighborhood · 2,825 inhab.
0.4 km
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HillhurstNeighborhood · 5,475 inhab.
0.8 km
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Downtown Commercial CoreNeighborhood · 8,225 inhab.
1.1 km
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SunnysideNeighborhood · 4,000 inhab.
1.1 km
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SunaltaNeighborhood · 1,910 inhab.
1.3 km
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Lower Mount RoyalNeighborhood · 2,990 inhab.
1.4 km
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ChinatownNeighborhood · 2,250 inhab.
1.5 km
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BeltlineNeighborhood · 25,880 inhab.
1.6 km
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RosedaleNeighborhood · 1,495 inhab.
1.6 km
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Crescent HeightsNeighborhood · 6,240 inhab.
1.8 km
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ScarboroNeighborhood · 1,010 inhab.
1.8 km
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GlencoeCity
1.9 km
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Cliff BungalowNeighborhood · 1,805 inhab.
2 km
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MissionNeighborhood · 4,505 inhab.
2.1 km
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BankviewNeighborhood · 5,125 inhab.
2.1 km
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Hounsfield Heights/Briar HillNeighborhood · 2,470 inhab.
2.1 km
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Upper Mount RoyalNeighborhood · 2,735 inhab.
2.2 km
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Scarboro-Sunalta WestNeighborhood · 465 inhab.
2.3 km
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East VillageNeighborhood
2.4 km

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#1 Toronto2,794,356#2 Montréal1,762,949#3 Calgary1,306,784#4 Ottawa1,017,449#5 Edmonton1,010,899
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calgary?

The population of Calgary is 1,306,784.

In which province/state is Calgary located?

Calgary is located in the province of Alberta.

What are the coordinates of Calgary?

The coordinates of Calgary are 51.05011° N latitude and -114.08529° W longitude.

What is the elevation of Calgary?

The elevation of Calgary is 1,048 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Calgary?

The nearest airport to Calgary is Calgary International Airport.

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