Salmo, British Columbia
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Salmo is a village in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. It is mostly on the north side of Erie Creek at the confluence with the Salmo River.[3] The place lies largely east of the junction of BC Highway 3 (about 42 kilometres (26 mi) southeast of Castlegar), and BC Highway 6 (about 41 kilometres (25 mi) south of Nelson, and 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the US border).[4]
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The Corporation of the Village of Salmo[1] | |
Coordinates: 49°11′39″N 117°16′40″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Region | West Kootenay |
Regional district | Central Kootenay |
Incorporated | 1946 |
Government | |
• Governing body | Salmo Village Council |
Area | |
• Total | 2.44 km2 (0.94 sq mi) |
Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 1,141 |
• Density | 466.2/km2 (1,207/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
Area code(s) | 250, 778, 236, & 672 |
Highways | Hwy 3 Hwy 6 |
Waterways | Salmo River |
Website | salmo |
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