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Population: 65,949 (2022) Elevation: 721m/2,365ft Avg. Jan Temp -10 C Avg. July Temp 21 C
Avg. Snowfall: 10.57 cm Avg. Rainfall: 34.5 cm Sunshine: 2544 Hrs/year
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Medicine Hat was founded in 1883 and incorporated as a city in 1909.
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Medicine Hat receives 2,544 hours of sunshine annually, making it Canada’s Sunniest City.
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Medicine Hat is located in South Eastern Alberta.
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The city's area is 120 sq. km's.
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Medicine Hat Elevation is 721 meters.
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Medicine Hat Population is 65,949 as of 2022.
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Medicine Hat's climate is semi arid.
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The area only receives 230 mm of rain per year.
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The South Saskatchewan River flows through Medicine Hat.
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Medicine Hat has the only municipally-owned gas and electrical utility company.
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Medicine Hat has over 100 parks and 155 km. of trails.
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The agriculture and oil and gas industries are primary contributors to the economy.
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The Canadian Forces Base of Suffield is located 56 km northwest of the city
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Medicine Hat holds the title as the city with the lowest property taxes in Canada.
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Medicine Hat has the longest growing season of 120 plus days in Alberta.
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