Metchosin
The District of Metchosin (/mətʃoʊzɪn/) is a municipality and community in Greater Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is a coastal community adjacent to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Metchosin is part of the Western Communities and one of the 13 regional municipalities.
Metchosin | |
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| District of Metchosin | |
Mount Helmcken | |
Metchosin Location of Metchosin within the Capital Regional District | |
Metchosin Location of Metchosin in British Columbia Metchosin Metchosin (British Columbia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°22′55″N 123°32′16″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Capital |
| Founded | 1840 |
| Incorporated | 1984 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Metchosin Council |
| • Mayor | Marie-Térèse Little |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.57 km2 (26.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 5,067 |
| • Density | 72.8/km2 (189/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Metchosinite |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Highways | 14 |
| Waterways | Strait of Juan de Fuca |
| Website | Official website |
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