Ladysmith, British Columbia

Ladysmith is a town located on the 49th parallel on the east coast of Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada. The local economy is based on forestry, tourism and agriculture. A hillside location adjacent to a sheltered harbour form the natural characteristics of the community.

Related Topics:
Town - Parallel - Coast - Vancouver Island - British Columbia - Canada

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As of 2001, the population was 6,581. The area of the town was 8.43 square kilometres. Total private dwellings were 2,833. Population density was 781.6 people per square kilometres.

Related Topics:
As of 2001 - Population - Area - Square kilometre - Dwelling - Population density

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It is somewhat famed as the birthplace of Pamela Anderson. Ladysmith is also known for its annual "Festival of Lights" in which the entire commercial sector and many homes are decorated with strings of colourful lights for six weeks in celebration of Christmas.

Related Topics:
Pamela Anderson - Festival of Lights - Christmas

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Characteristics

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Ladysmith

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British Columbia

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Population in 2001

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6 587

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3 907 738

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Population in 1996

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6 456

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3 724 500

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1996 to 2001 population change (%)

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2.0

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4.9

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Total private dwellings

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2 833

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1 643 969

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Population density per square kilometre

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781.6

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4.2

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Land area (square km)

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8.43

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926 492.4

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