Vanderhoof, British Columbia
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Vanderhoof is a district municipality in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Vanderhoof is found near the geographical centre in the Interior Plateau region. The population of Vanderhoof was 4,480 in 2011.[1] The mayor of Vanderhoof is Gerry Thiessen.
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District of Vanderhoof | |
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District municipality | |
Coordinates: 54°00′52″N 124°00′32″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Region | Interior Plateau |
Regional district | Bulkley-Nechako |
Incorporated | 1926 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gerry Thiessen |
Area | |
• Total | 54.83 km2 (21.17 sq mi) |
Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,480 |
• Density | 81.7/km2 (212/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
Website | District of Vanderhoof Website |
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Vanderhoof is known for their bird sanctuary which is found along the Nechako River. During their yearly migration, the river is passed through by Canada geese, swan, as well as other birds.[2]