Williams Lake Statistics

Overview

Williams Lake was incorporated in 1929 and as of the last census (2001) occupies a land area of approximately 33.03 square miles. The city is approximately 546 km north of Vancouver and 240 km south of Prince George.

Location

Williams Lake is located at the junction of Hwy 97 and Hwy 20 and is home of the world famous Williams Lake Stampede.

52.14°N Latitude 122.12°W Longitude

Elevation

674 meters (2211 feet) above sea level

Population

1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003
10,895	11,028	11,098	11,612	11,725	11,639	11,558	11,422

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