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Halifax

City in Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Halifax is a city in Canada.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Canada

Province

Nova Scotia

Population

440,072

Time Zone

America/Halifax

Coordinates

44.65°, -63.57°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

2,766

Local Cost

1750

Local Income

2500

Cashless

English

100

Temperature

7.4°C

Summer Avg

16.4°C

Winter Avg

-1.7°C

Record High

28.4°C

Record Low

-19.0°C

Humidity

86%

Precipitation

1299 mm

Internet Speed

207 Mbps

Upload

118 Mbps

Latency

7 ms

City Vibrancy

171

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

YHZ

Distance

26 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

92 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Armdale Armdale is a mostly residential area with easy access to main roads and shopping centers. It offers practical amenities for families and commuters.Armview Armview is mostly residential with a mix of family homes and condos. It sits close to the Northwest Arm so many properties have water views.Ashton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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