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Living in Chibougamau

Chibougamau is a city in Canada. The population of Chibougamau totalled 7,344 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 3.73% at the end of 2021. Chibougamau's foreign population totalled 105 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Chibougamau?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Chibougamau.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 3,557 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Chibougamau yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,557 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 105 people of 7,344 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Chibougamau is 3.7%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–4Chibougamau 3.7%97 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,444 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate3.73 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Chibougamau. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Chibougamau. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Chibougamau's nearest airport was YMT, 20 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km20 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYMT3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Chibougamau. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Chibougamau.

Climate and air quality

Chibougamau's monthly mean temperatures were −19.1°C in January and 16.4°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 0.29 · Feb 0.1 · Mar 8.67 · Apr 19.75 · May 29.52 · Jun 32.28 · Jul 32.15 · Aug 29.07 · Sep 27.51 · Oct 21.51 · Nov 16.13 · Dec 3.42 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -45.17 · Feb -43.6 · Mar -41.09 · Apr -27.66 · May -10.79 · Jun -4.43 · Jul 3.08 · Aug 1.92 · Sep -4.07 · Oct -15.25 · Nov -24.92 · Dec -40.84 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -19.07 · Feb -17.19 · Mar -11.04 · Apr -2.07 · May 7.79 · Jun 13.72 · Jul 16.36 · Aug 15.14 · Sep 10.6 · Oct 3.16 · Nov -4.49 · Dec -14.17 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Baie-Saint-Paul7,355 residentsHampstead7,333 residentsSaint-Joseph-du-Lac7,325 residentsLouiseville7,279 residentsChandler7,421 residentsWest St. Paul7,242 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 694.9 km² at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 10.4 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Chibougamau residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area694.9 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share1.47 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents105 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density10.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population7,344 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Chibougamau by year, residents7,1627,5057,8478,190200120052009201520227,344residents

Population fell 9.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,119 to 7,344.

Is Chibougamau a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–64%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–70%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents105 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population7,344 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,557 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,444 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate3.73 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
City area694.9 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Chibougamau when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Chibougamau?

The median gross salary is 2,444 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Chibougamau?

The unemployment rate is 3.73 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Chibougamau?

The published population is 7,344 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Chibougamau?

105 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Chibougamau a good place to live?

Chibougamau may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Chibougamau, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/chibougamau/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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