List of cities in New Brunswick

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Map of Canada with New Brunswick highlighted in red
Location of New Brunswick in Canada

New Brunswick is one of the three Maritime provinces located within Eastern Canada.[1] According to the 2021 Canadian census, it is the eighth most populous province in Canada with 775,610 inhabitants, and the third smallest by land area, covering 71,248.5 square kilometres (27,509.2 sq mi).[2] Following the 2023 local governance reform, New Brunswick saw a reduction from 104 municipalities to 77,[3] out of which eight are categorized as cities. While the number of cities remained the same post-reform, nearly all cities saw nearby areas amalgamated into them,[4] and their updated data will not be officially recorded by Statistics Canada until the next Canadian census in 2026.

As of 2021, the largest city by population in New Brunswick is Moncton with 79,470 residents, and the smallest is Campbellton with 7,049 residents. Campbellton is also the smallest city by land area, spanning 18.57 square kilometres (7.17 sq mi), while Saint John is the largest at 315.59 square kilometres (121.85 sq mi).[5] Additionally, Saint John is the first incorporated city in future New Brunswick and Canada overall with its charter being signed on May 18, 1785.[6] The most recent incorporated city in the province was Dieppe, on January 1, 2003.[7] Fredericton is the capital city of New Brunswick.[8]

Cities[edit]

  • Largest cities in New Brunswick by population
  • Skyline of Moncton
    Moncton, New Brunswick's largest city by population
  • Aeriel view of Saint John, New Brunswick
    Aeriel view of Saint John, second most populous city in New Brunswick
  • Skyline of Fredericton
    Skyline of Fredericton, New Brunswick's capital and third largest city by population
  • Skyline of Dieppe during winter
    Dieppe, fourth most populous city in New Brunswick
Name County Council type[9] Council size[10] Population
(2021)[5] 		Population
(2016)[5] 		Change Land area (km2)
(2021)[5] 		Population
density (/km2) 		Incorporation date[11]
Bathurst Gloucester Hybrid[a] 9 12,157 11,897 +2.2% 91.62 132.7/km2 January 1, 1966
Campbellton Restigouche Ward 10 7,047 6,883 +2.4% 18.57 379.5/km2 January 1, 1958
Dieppe Westmorland Ward 8 28,114 25,384 +10.8% 77.02 365.0/km2 January 1, 2003[7]
Edmundston Madawaska Ward 10 16,437 16,580 −0.9% 106.84 153.8/km2 April 29, 1952
Fredericton Sunbury & York Ward 12 63,116 58,721 +7.5% 133.93 471.3/km2 March 30, 1848
Miramichi Northumberland At-large 8 17,692 17,537 +0.9% 178.98 98.8/km2 January 1, 1995[13]
Moncton Westmorland Ward 10 79,470 71,889 +10.5% 140.67 564.9/km2 April 23, 1890[14]
Saint John Saint John Ward 10 69,895 67,575 +3.4% 315.59 221.5/km2 May 18, 1785[6]
Total cities — — — 293,928 276,466 +6.3% 1,063.22 276.5/km2 —
New Brunswick — — — 775,610 747,101 +3.8% 71,248.5 10.9/km2 —
  • Waterfront view of Miramichi
    Waterfront view of Miramichi, New Brunswick's fifth most populous city
  • Skyline of Edmundston
    Skyline of Edmundston, sixth most populous city in New Brunswick
  • Waterfront and road view of Bathurst
    Waterfront and road view of Bathurst, New Brunswick's seventh most populous city
  • Salmon statue Restigouche Sam in Campbellton with Sugarloaf Mountain in the background
    Restigouche Sam in Campbellton, New Brunswick's eighth most populous city, and Sugarloaf Mountain

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Bathurst is described as having a "Hybrid" council type,[12] having both councillor and councillor ward seats.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Patterson, Stephen E. "New Brunswick". www.britannica.com. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "The four pillars of local governance reform". Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Government of New Brunswick (August 30, 2022). Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act (2022-50 O.C. 2022-228). Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities)". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Saint John, N.B., turning 225". CBC News. May 17, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "History and Heritage". Dieppe. May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Fredericton". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Municipal Regions 2023". Elections New Brunswick. February 5, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Report of the Municipal Electoral Officer" (PDF). Elections New Brunswick. May 10, 2021. pp. B-15–B-17. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "This Week in New Brunswick History". Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Government of New Brunswick. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "RSC 3 Chaleur Regional Service Commission". Government of New Brunswick. January 31, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "CITY OF MIRAMICHI CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS" (PDF). Miramichi, New Brunswick: Allen, Paquet & Arseneau LLP. December 31, 2019. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2024. The City was incorporated under the provisions of the Province of New Brunswick Municipalities Act on January 1, 1995.
  14. ^ "City of Moncton turns 125 and starts 4-day festival". CBC News. April 24, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
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