Definition of Populated Area

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 900.01Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

An area is considered populated under Canadian rules if there are more than 5 people per square kilometer.

Requirement as structured

Defines a populated area as having a population density of more than 5 people per square kilometer.

Original regulatory text

populated area means an area with more than five people per square kilometre.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General