 Locator map for Kamloops, BC Kamloops is a city in central British Columbia, Canada at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River. It is the seat of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Kamloops is also the Tournament Capital of Canada.
Industry
Major Kamloops-area industries include primary resource processing (pulp mill, copper mine, ranching) as well as tertiary services (provincial lottery headquarters). Kamloops is also a transportation hub for the region, with three major highways, and a semi-international airport.
Climate
While situated in an arid, almost desert-like valley, Kamloops winters are generally mild with an occasional cold snap. Snow is common from December to March. On the other hand, summers in Kamloops can be quite hot. Temperatures of above 40'C have been recorded.
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
Mayor
Mel G. Rothenburger
Educational Facilities
Kamloops is home to the University College of the Cariboo, an undergraduate degree-granting university college with satallite campuses in Clearwater, Barriere, Chase, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Cache Creek, Ashcroft and Lillooet. In March 2004 the Premier of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell, announced that UCC would be granted full university status in April, 2005. The new University is named Thompson Rivers University.
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