What was Calgary's population in the 2021 Census?
Answer1,306,780
That makes Calgary the largest city in Alberta.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
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Calgary facts & stats
6 sourced facts about Calgary, Alberta, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
About how far is Calgary from the U.S. border?
AnswerAbout 220 km north
Calgary sits where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia (2020) thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
Going deeper
By how much did Calgary's population grow between 2016 and 2021?
Answer5.5%
The city had 1,239,220 residents in 2016.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
How long is Calgary's Plus 15 network of enclosed downtown walkways?
AnswerMore than 16 km
The enclosed skywalks make it easy to get around downtown comfortably year-round.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia (2020) thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
Expert level
About how many Calgarians identified as members of a visible minority in 2021?
AnswerAbout 4 in 10
The share grew by about 5 percentage points between 2016 and 2021.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Population Profile (2021 Census) (2021) calgary.ca
How many bridges connect buildings in Calgary's Plus 15 walkway system?
Answer59
The network links most downtown buildings for year-round walking.
Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia (2020) thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
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