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Living in Chisasibi

Chisasibi is one of the cities recorded in Canada. At the end of 2022, Chisasibi had a population of 5,399. Chisasibi registered an unemployment rate of 8.21% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in Chisasibi numbered 0.

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

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 Chisasibi.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 1,281 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings1,281 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 0 people of 5,399 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 Chisasibi is 8.2%. 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%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10Chisasibi 8.2%75 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 rate8.21 %country median 8.3% — about the same31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Chisasibi. 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 Chisasibi. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Chisasibi's nearest airport was YKU, 3 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYKU3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Chisasibi. 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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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

Climate and air quality

Chisasibi's monthly mean temperatures were −20.2°C in January and 11.7°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 0.4 · Feb 0.34 · Mar 3.8 · Apr 15.51 · May 25.43 · Jun 25.37 · Jul 25.7 · Aug 25.78 · Sep 21.75 · Oct 15.63 · Nov 6.88 · Dec 1.1 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -39.32 · Feb -43.81 · Mar -40.81 · Apr -27.26 · May -20.96 · Jun -4.75 · Jul 0.82 · Aug 1.56 · Sep -1.63 · Oct -7.97 · Nov -21.06 · Dec -34.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -20.18 · Feb -20.38 · Mar -14.15 · Apr -6.05 · May 2.49 · Jun 8.57 · Jul 11.74 · Aug 11.68 · Sep 8.17 · Oct 2.88 · Nov -4.19 · Dec -14.08 °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
The Pas5,416 residentsDeer Lake5,374 residentsMontréal-Ouest5,368 residentsDuncan5,363 residentsMemramcook5,352 residentsGrand Falls5,313 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 825.1 km² comprised Chisasibi at the end of 2021. Chisasibi's population density measured 6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area825.1 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign residents0 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population5,399 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Chisasibi by year, residents3,3864,1074,8275,548200120052009201520225,399residents

Population rose 52.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 3,535 to 5,399.

Is Chisasibi 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 worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–61%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents0 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population5,399 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings1,281 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,444 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate8.21 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
City area825.1 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 Chisasibi 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 Chisasibi?

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

What is the unemployment rate in Chisasibi?

The unemployment rate is 8.21 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Chisasibi?

The published population is 5,399 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Chisasibi?

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

Is Chisasibi a good place to live?

Chisasibi 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). Chisasibi, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/chisasibi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Chisasibi, Canada: salary, jobs, climate},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. 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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