List of regions of the Northwest Territories

The regions of the Northwest Territories can refer to either the six census divisions defined by Statistics Canada, or the five administrative regions defined by the government of the Northwest Territories.

Census divisions with main populated places

• Region 1, Northwest Territories - Inuvik
• Region 2, Northwest Territories - Norman Wells
• Region 3, Northwest Territories - Behchoko
• Region 4, Northwest Territories - Fort Simpson
• Region 5, Northwest Territories - Fort Smith
• Region 6, Northwest Territories - Yellowknife

Administrative regions with their regional seats

• Inuvik Region - Inuvik
• Sahtu Region - Norman Wells
• Dehcho Region - Fort Simpson
• North Slave Region - Behchoko and Yellowknife
• South Slave Region - Fort Smith and Hay River

Former census divisions

Before 2011

Prior to the 2011 census, there were two census divisions. Note: the former census division of Inuvik was considerably larger than the administrative region of the same name.

• Fort Smith Region, Northwest Territories - Fort Smith
• Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories - Inuvik

Administrative regions prior to 1999

Before 1999

Prior to the division of the NWT and the creation of Nunavut in 1999, there were five census divisions. Their boundaries were altered somewhat as part of the adjustment.

• Baffin Region, Northwest Territories
• Fort Smith Region, Northwest Territories
• Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories
• Keewatin Region, Northwest Territories
• Kitikmeot Region, Northwest Territories

These regions are not to be confused with the former districts of the Northwest Territories.

See also

• Administrative divisions of Canada

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AB

SK

MB

ON

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NU

Census Divisions by province and territory