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Edmonton, Alberta

Canada

Regional capital53.5501° N, 113.4687° W

Edmonton is a city located in Canada, within the province of Alberta. It has a population of 1,010,899 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population1,010,899
ProvinceAlberta
Coordinates53.5501° N, 113.4687° W
Elevation668 m
CountryCanada
Rank in Canada#5 of 21,561

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Nearest Airports

Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark

CEE6Local

22.5 km away

Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome

CRF3Local

24.5 km away

Parkland Airport

CPL6Local

25 km away

About Edmonton

The city is situated at coordinates 53.55014° latitude and -113.46871° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Edmonton has an elevation of 668 meters and operates within the America/Edmonton timezone. Nearby cities include Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove.

Edmonton ranks as the 5th largest city out of 3,628 cities in Canada. It is one of the largest urban areas in the country, with a total population of 47,971,876.

Cities in Alberta

Located in Alberta, Edmonton ranks 2nd among 661 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Alberta include Calgary, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. The city features extensive infrastructure, including 20 hospitals, 282 schools, 680 parks, and 577 restaurants.

Calgary1,306,784Lethbridge103,197Red Deer100,844Airdrie90,044Sherwood Park70,618Grande Prairie70,385Fort McMurray66,573Medicine Hat63,138St. Albert57,719Spruce Grove38,985

Nearby Cities

Edmonton is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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RiverdaleNeighborhood · 2,004 inhab.
0.7 km
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River Valley RiversideNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Boyle StreetNeighborhood · 6,947 inhab.
0.7 km
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River Valley KinnairdNeighborhood
0.8 km
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McCauleyNeighborhood · 3,509 inhab.
1.2 km
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Forest HeightsNeighborhood · 3,931 inhab.
1.3 km
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CromdaleNeighborhood · 1,914 inhab.
1.4 km
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CloverdaleNeighborhood · 885 inhab.
1.6 km
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Virginia ParkNeighborhood · 793 inhab.
1.7 km
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StrathearnNeighborhood · 2,622 inhab.
1.8 km
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ParkdaleNeighborhood · 3,193 inhab.
1.9 km
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Edmonton NorthlandsNeighborhood
2 km
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Alberta AvenueNeighborhood · 6,581 inhab.
2.1 km
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Central McDougallNeighborhood · 4,694 inhab.
2.1 km
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DowntownNeighborhood · 12,423 inhab.
2.3 km
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CapilanoNeighborhood · 2,683 inhab.
2.3 km
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HolyroodNeighborhood · 3,320 inhab.
2.5 km
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Terrace HeightsNeighborhood · 2,332 inhab.
2.5 km
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BellevueNeighborhood · 936 inhab.
2.5 km
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Spruce AvenueNeighborhood · 2,120 inhab.
2.5 km

Universities in Edmonton

Edmonton is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

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Largest cities in Canada

#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 Edmonton?

The population of Edmonton is 1,010,899.

In which province/state is Edmonton located?

Edmonton is located in the province of Alberta.

What are the coordinates of Edmonton?

The coordinates of Edmonton are 53.55014° latitude and -113.46871° longitude.

What is the elevation of Edmonton?

The elevation of Edmonton is 668 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Edmonton?

The nearest airports include Edmonton / Twin Island Airpark, Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome, and Parkland Airport.

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