Val-d'Or
Val-d'Or is a city in Canada. In 2021, Val-d'Or had a population of 33,897. The city covered 3,955.2 km² in 2021. Population density was 9.3 people per km² in 2021. Monthly precipitation was 54.5 mm in January and 101.1 mm in July.
Who Val-d'Or may suit
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Population and city profile
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 3,955.2 km2 | 2026-06-122021 | Official sourceStatistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Val-d'Or, CSD 2489005) Source-backed value |
| Foreign residents | 575 people | 2026-07-152021 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status. Source-backed value |
| Population density | 9.3 people/km² | 2026-07-152021 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 6: population density per square kilometre at CSD grain. This is the exact CSD value; it is not a CMA or province observation. Source-backed value |
| Population | 33,897 people | 2026-06-122021 | Official sourceStatistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Val-d'Or, CSD 2489005) Source-backed value |
Population rose 3.4% between 2001 and 2022, from 31,963 to 33,060.
Each point keeps the source and period it was published with.
Climate and air quality
Monthly mean temperatures were −16.3°C in January and 17.7°C in July.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average daytime high by month | Jan -10.4 · Feb -8.1 · Mar -1.6 · Apr 6.7 · May 16.3 · Jun 22 · Jul 23.8 · Aug 22.2 · Sep 17.3 · Oct 9 · Nov 0.8 · Dec -6.3 °C | 2026-07-262020 | Official sourceCanadian Climate Normals — VAL-D'OR A, 1991-2020 Source-backed value |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan -22.2 · Feb -21.2 · Mar -14.7 · Apr -5.1 · May 2.7 · Jun 8.5 · Jul 11.5 · Aug 10.3 · Sep 5.9 · Oct 0.2 · Nov -7.2 · Dec -16 °C | 2026-07-262020 | Official sourceCanadian Climate Normals — VAL-D'OR A, 1991-2020 Source-backed value |
| Average temperature by month | Jan -16.3 · Feb -14.7 · Mar -8.2 · Apr 0.8 · May 9.5 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 17.7 · Aug 16.3 · Sep 11.6 · Oct 4.6 · Nov -3.2 · Dec -11.2 °C | 2026-07-262020 | Official sourceCanadian Climate Normals — VAL-D'OR A, 1991-2020 Source-backed value |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 54.5 · Feb 42 · Mar 46.7 · Apr 65.3 · May 69.1 · Jun 84.4 · Jul 101.1 · Aug 92.7 · Sep 102.3 · Oct 81.6 · Nov 74.7 · Dec 53.5 mm | 2026-07-262020 | Official sourceCanadian Climate Normals — VAL-D'OR A, 1991-2020 Source-backed value |
Mobility and administration
The nearest airport was YVO, 5.2 km away, with 5 listed destinations in June 2026.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations from nearest airport | 5 count | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOpenFlights — routes.dat Source-backed value |
| Nearest airport | YVO code | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
| Distance to nearest airport | 5.2 km | 2026-06-13Fresh | Official sourceOurAirports — airports.csv Source-backed value |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
How international is the population?
1.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 575 people of 33,897 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Val-d'Or?
The published population is 33,897 people. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Val-d'Or, CSD 2489005), checked 2026-06-12.
How many foreign residents live in Val-d'Or?
575 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status., checked 2026-07-15.
Cities of a similar size in Canada
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Sources
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