Canada's Population Density

Contained within the Atlas of Canada Poster Map Series, is a poster showing population density across Canada. There is a relief base to the map on top of which is shown all populated areas of Canada where the population density is great than 0.4 persons per square kilometer. This area is then divided into five colour classes of population density based on Statistics Canada's census divisions.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:42 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 17:42 (UTC)
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title_fr Densité de la population du Canada
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