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Kitimat
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Kitimat is a small, industrious city set along the Douglas Channel in British Columbia, surrounded by lush forests and stunning mountain vistas. Known for its outdoor recreation and strong community spirit, it is a hub for the aluminum and energy industries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
8,131
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.05°, -128.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,248
Local Cost
$1,415
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
2.7°C
Summer Avg
11.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
-35.6°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
2258 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
116.0
Airport
YXT
Distance
46 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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