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
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Calgary International Airport
YYCInternational
9.3 km away
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Calgary / Springbank Airport
CYBWRegional
20.7 km away
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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.
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