Popkum, British Columbia
Unincorporated community in British Columbia, Canada
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Popkum, also known as Popkum Village, is an unincorporated community in the Fraser Valley Regional District, in the census metropolitan area of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.[1] Its namesake is the indigenous Popkum First Nation and adjacent Indian reserve. The name is derived from the Halq'eméylem word Pópkw'em meaning "puffballs."[citation needed]
Popkum | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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  Popkum Location of Popkum in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°12′00″N 121°44′00″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional District | Fraser Valley |
| Area | |
| • Land | 6.38 km2 (2.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 1,710 |
| • Density | 268.2/km2 (695/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (PT) |
| Area codes | +1-250, +1-778 |
Demographics
(according to 2021 Canadian census)[2]
- Population: 1,710
- Growth Rate (2016-2021): 23.7%
- Total Private Dwellings: 570
- Land area: 6.38 km2.
- Population density per km2: 268.2
Industry
Popkum is a tourist destination and stopping point for travellers on the Trans-Canada Highway drawn to the Bridal Veil Falls, Cheam Lake wetlands, Bridal Falls water park and Popkum Motor Park, Dinotown theme park, and The Falls Golf Club.
