Kamloops, British Columbia

Kamloops is a city in central British Columbia, Canada at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River.

Industry

Major Kamloops-area industries include primary resource processing (pulp mill, copper mine, ranching) as well as tertiary services (provincial lottery headquarters).

Climate

While situated in an arid, almost desert-like valley, Kamloops winters are generally cold and often wet. Snow is common from October to March.

Demographics

(according to Statistics Canada 2001 census)
Population: 77,281.
Growth Rate (1996-2001): 1.2%
Total Private Dwellings: 32,076
Area: 297.57 km²
Density: 259.7 people per km²

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