Metchosin
District municipality in British Columbia, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The District of Metchosin (/mətʃoʊzɪn/) is a municipality and community in Greater Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is a coastal community adjacent to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Metchosin is part of the Western Communities and one of the 13 regional municipalities.
For the geologic formation, see Metchosin Igneous Complex. For the former provincial riding, see Esquimalt-Metchosin.
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Metchosin | |
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District of Metchosin[1] | |
Coordinates: 48°22′55″N 123°32′16″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Regional district | Capital |
Founded | 1840 |
Incorporated | 1984 |
Government | |
• Governing body | Metchosin Council |
• Mayor | Marie-Térèse Little |
Area | |
• Total | 69.57 km2 (26.86 sq mi) |
Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 5,067 |
• Density | 72.8/km2 (189/sq mi) |
Demonym | Metchosinite |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
Highways | 14 |
Waterways | Strait of Juan de Fuca |
Website | Official website |
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