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  With 68,454 square kilometres, our region is the second largest municipality in Canada.
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Growth and Demographics

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Q. How fast is the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo growing?

A. The average growth rate from 2000 – 2006 was 8.7%.
Q. What is the current population?

A. The 2010 census revealed a population of 104,338. For the complete census report, see the Municipal Census page.
Q. How is the city managing its growth?
A. For information about how the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is managing tremendous growth, please visit the following links:
Q. Where can I get a map of the oil sand project leases?

A. To obtain a map, please contact McElhanny Land Surveys Ltd. at (780) 743-6328.