Prince George, British Columbia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
City of Prince George
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A view of Prince George from University hill
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| Country | Canada | |
| Province | British Columbia | |
| Regional District | Fraser-Fort George | |
| Founded | 1807 | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 318.26 km2 (122.88 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 17,686.50 km2 (6,828.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 575 m (1,886 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • City | 71,974 | |
| • Density | 226.1/km2 (586/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 84,232 | |
| • Metro density | 4.8/km2 (12/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| Postal code span |
V2K to V2N
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| Area code(s) | 250, 778 | |
| Website | City of Prince George Website | |
Prince George is a city in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
The population of Prince George was 71,974 in 2011. The mayor of Prince George is Lyn Hall. It is nicknamed the "BC's Northern Capital" because it is the largest city in northern British Columbia. It is named after King George V and Prince George, Duke of Kent.
Images for kids
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Prince George's welcome sign
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Fort George trading post (1880)
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Plan of the Fort George townsite
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Aerial view of Prince George. South Fort George prominent in the lower right side.
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Plan of Prince George (1913)
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The Lheidli T'enneh village in 1910. This is now Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.
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City view from LC Gunn Park. Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park is seen across the river.
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Prince George (1914). The large building in the centre is the PG Hotel.
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A general view from Prince George
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These cut banks on the Nechako River are Prince George's signature natural landmark.
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Population trend, 1976–2006
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Downtown branch of the Prince George Public Library
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Mr. PG at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 16
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See also
In Spanish: Prince George (Columbia Británica) para niños
