Labrador City, Newfoundland Labrador, is a bustling town nestled in the western part of Labrador, near the Quebec border. As the second-largest population centre in Labrador, with a population of 7,412 as of 2021, it is a significant hub of activity. Labrador City is neighboured by Wabush, a smaller town with a population of approximately 1,964. Together, these "twin towns" form Labrador West.
Founded in the 1960s, Labrador City was established to house employees of the Iron Ore Company of Canada. To this day, iron ore mining remains the primary industry in the town. The town's motto, Kamistiatusset, is a Naskapi word that translates to "land of the hard-working people." This motto is fitting, given the town's industrious roots and ongoing mining activities.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Labrador City, Newfoundland Labrador, had a population of 7,412 living in 3,070 of its 3,368 total private dwellings. This represents a 2.7% increase from its 2016 population of 7,220. With a land area of 34.11 km2 (13.17 sq mi), the town had a population density of 217.3/km2 (562.8/sq mi) in 2021.
One of the notable attractions in Labrador City, Newfoundland Labrador, is the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help. This religious site is a must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
Labrador City, Newfoundland Labrador, along with its neighbouring town Wabush, experiences a continental subarctic climate (Köppen: Dfc). This climate is characterized by mild summers and severely cold winters. Precipitation is heavy throughout the year, with higher levels in the summer due to the strong Icelandic Low to the east driving cold, moist, and unstable air onto the region. Snowfall is typical for seven months each year, with depths reaching as high as 218 centimetres (85.83 in). Despite its moderate latitude, similar to cities like Berlin, London, and Amsterdam, its annual mean temperature is 13 °C (23 °F) colder.
