Whitehorse

Whitehorse is the capital of Yukon, Canada. It is the also largest city in northern Canada. It is on the Alaska Highway and the Yukon River.

Whitehorse
Downtown Whitehorse and Yukon River, June 2008
Downtown Whitehorse and Yukon River, June 2008
Motto(s): 
Our People, Our Strength
Whitehorse is located in Yukon
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Location of Whitehorse in Yukon
Coordinates: 60°43′N 135°03′W
CountryCanada
TerritoryYukon
Established1898
Government
  City MayorDan Curtis
  Governing bodyWhitehorse City Council
  MPsRyan Leef
  MLAsCurrie Dixon
Doug Graham
Elizabeth Hanson
Scott Kent
David Laxton
Lois Moorcroft
Mike Nixon
Darrell Pasloski
Jan Stick
Elaine Taylor
Kate White
Area
  City416.54 km2 (160.83 sq mi)
  Metro
8,488.91 km2 (3,277.59 sq mi)
Elevation
6701,702 m (2,2005,584 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  City27,889
  Density55.9/km2 (145/sq mi)
  Urban
26,210
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
NTS Map105D11
GNBC CodeKABPC
Websitewww.city.whitehorse.yk.ca

History

The city was inhabited by First Nations for thousands of years.




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