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Agassiz, British Columbia
Unincorporated community in British Columbia, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Agassiz (/ˈæɡəsi/ AG-ə-see)[1] is a small community located in the Eastern Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, Canada, about 97 kilometres east of Vancouver and 24 kilometres north-east of the city of Chilliwack.[2] Agassiz is the only town centre within the jurisdiction of the District Municipality of Kent. The majority of Kent's population resides in the Agassiz area.
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Agassiz | |
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![]() A view of the mountains from the street | |
Location in British Columbia | |
Coordinates: 49°14′20.19″N 121°45′57.18″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Regional district | Fraser Valley |
Named for | Lewis Nunn Agassiz, a member of the Agassiz family |
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