Population
The FVRD has a total population of 277,593 people in 6 municipalities and 8 electoral areas. This was an increase from 257,031 in 2006, an 8.0% increase. The following table breaks down each member municipality and electoral area according to population statistics from the 2006 and 2011 Canadian censuses.
| Area | Population (2006) | Population (2011) | Change (2006-2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Abbotsford | 123,864 | 133,497 | 7.4% |
| City of Chilliwack | 69,217 | 77,936 | 12.6% |
| District of Mission | 34,505 | 36,426 | 5.6% |
| District of Hope | 6,185 | 5,969 | 3.5% |
| District of Kent | 4,738 | 5,664 | 19.5% |
| Village of Harrison Hot Springs | 1,573 | 1,468 | -6.7% |
| Electoral Area "A" | 478 | 442 | -7.8% |
| Electoral Area "B" | 796 | 721 | -9.2% |
| Electoral Area "C" | 952 | 973 | 2.2% |
| Electoral Area "D" | 1,296 | 1,346 | 3.9% |
| Electoral Area "E" | 3,481 | 3,358 | -3.5% |
| Electoral Area "F" | 1,339 | 1,303 | -2.7% |
| Electoral Area "G" | 1,914 | 1,764 | -7.8% |
| Electoral Area "H" | 394 | N/A (dissolved) | N/A |
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