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Regional Municipality of Waterloo
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is a dynamic urban area in southwestern Ontario, encompassing the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. Known for its tech industry, educational institutions, and rich blend of history and culture, the region offers a mix of urban energy and scenic green spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
535,154
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.50°, -80.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,267
Local Cost
$1,905
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.2°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-28.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
761 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
46
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
44
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YKF
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 92/100.
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