
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lake Cowichan, a city in British Columbia, Canada in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Lake Cowichan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lake Cowichan | |
| District / County | Cowichan Valley Regional District | |
| State | British Columbia | |
| Country | Canada | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 3,226 | |
| Area | 8.05 km² (3.11 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in British Columbia | #315 of 546 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Canadian Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CAD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ca | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 167 | |
| In Feet | 548 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 48.82 | |
| Longitude | -124.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.825° N 124.055° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 49' 30" N 124° 3' 17" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 49.5' N 124° 3.28' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to British Columbia Capital | 67 km Southeast of Victoria | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Neah Bay, United States (66 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -08:00 to -03:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -07:00 to -02:30 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 09:03 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 11:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Vancouver | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1944-01-01 |
Lake Cowichan is a city situated in British Columbia, Canada, within North America. It falls under Cowichan Valley Regional District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lake Cowichan as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in British Columbia
The latitude and longitude of Lake Cowichan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 167 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lake Cowichan on the map
Lake Cowichan runs on UTC -08:00 to -03:30, shifting to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Lake Cowichan run on Canadian Dollar (CAD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Lake Cowichan exchange rates
To ring a number in Lake Cowichan from outside Canada, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Lake Cowichan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lake Cowichan ranks #315 of 546 cities in British Columbia. It lies about 67 km Southeast of Victoria, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the British Columbia market. › Cities near Lake Cowichan
Lake Cowichan has a recorded population of approximately 3,226 people. That places it #315 of 546 cities with population data in British Columbia. Browse more cities in British Columbia for comparison.
Lake Cowichan spans approximately 8.05 square kilometers (3.11 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lake Cowichan sits within Cowichan Valley Regional District, is part of British Columbia in Canada. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Lake Cowichan keeps UTC -08:00 to -03:30, moving to -07:00 to -02:30 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 09:03 AM and sets around 11:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lake Cowichan price in Canadian dollar (CAD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Lake Cowichan currency page.
Lake Cowichan is about 67 km Southeast of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. See cities near Lake Cowichan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lake Cowichan lands you closest to Neah Bay, United States, about 66 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lake Cowichan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.