Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut
Inuit from the Chesterfield Inlet region are called Qaernermiut, though previously, they were referred to as Kenepitic, Kenepetu or Kenepitu.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1976 | 243 | — |
1981 | 249 | +2.5% |
1986 | 294 | +18.1% |
1991 | 316 | +7.5% |
1996 | 337 | +6.6% |
2001 | 345 | +2.4% |
2006 | 332 | −3.8% |
2011 | 313 | −5.7% |
2016 | 437 | +39.6% |
2021 | 397 | −9.2% |
Source: Statistics Canada |
In the 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada, Chesterfield Inlet had a population of 397 living in 116 of its 131 total private dwellings, a change of -9.2% from its 2016 population of 437. With a land area of 139.49 km (53.86 sq mi), it had a population density of 2.8/km (7.4/sq mi) in 2021.
Broadband communications
The community has been served by the Qiniq network since 2005. Qiniq is a fixed wireless service to homes and businesses, connecting to the outside world via a satellite backbone. The Qiniq network is designed and operated by SSI Micro. In 2017, the network was upgraded to 4G LTE technology, and 2G-GSM for mobile voice.
Climate
Chesterfield Inlet has a subarctic climate (Dfc) with short but cool summers and long cold winters.
Climate data for Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) Climate ID: 2300707; coordinates 63°20′49″N 90°43′52″W / 63.34694°N 90.73111°W; elevation: 9.8 m (32 ft); 1981–2010 normals | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high humidex | −7.4 | −8.0 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 12.6 | 23.8 | 35.4 | 37.0 | 20.8 | 12.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 37.0 |
Record high °C (°F) | −3.0 (26.6) |
−5.5 (22.1) |
2.0 (35.6) |
3.5 (38.3) |
14.0 (57.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
30.5 (86.9) |
27.0 (80.6) |
22.0 (71.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
30.5 (86.9) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −27.3 (−17.1) |
−26.9 (−16.4) |
−20.6 (−5.1) |
−11.1 (12.0) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
7.9 (46.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
12.7 (54.9) |
5.7 (42.3) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−12.7 (9.1) |
−21.1 (−6.0) |
−6.9 (19.6) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −30.9 (−23.6) |
−30.8 (−23.4) |
−25.1 (−13.2) |
−15.8 (3.6) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
4.3 (39.7) |
10.6 (51.1) |
9.2 (48.6) |
3.3 (37.9) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−16.7 (1.9) |
−25.2 (−13.4) |
−10.6 (12.9) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −34.3 (−29.7) |
−34.2 (−29.6) |
−29.4 (−20.9) |
−20.1 (−4.2) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
0.5 (32.9) |
5.9 (42.6) |
5.7 (42.3) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
−20.7 (−5.3) |
−29.1 (−20.4) |
−14.2 (6.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | −46.0 (−50.8) |
−49.0 (−56.2) |
−45.0 (−49.0) |
−35.5 (−31.9) |
−29.0 (−20.2) |
−11.5 (11.3) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−26.0 (−14.8) |
−37.5 (−35.5) |
−44.0 (−47.2) |
−49.0 (−56.2) |
Record low wind chill | −66.3 | −70.7 | −64.7 | −50.5 | −33.6 | −18.3 | 0.0 | −9.5 | −17.9 | −40.1 | −54.6 | −60.9 | −70.7 |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10.4 (0.41) |
9.6 (0.38) |
14.9 (0.59) |
15.5 (0.61) |
15.1 (0.59) |
23.3 (0.92) |
41.2 (1.62) |
51.2 (2.02) |
37.4 (1.47) |
26.6 (1.05) |
22.0 (0.87) |
14.0 (0.55) |
281.2 (11.07) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.00) |
6.1 (0.24) |
19.7 (0.78) |
41.2 (1.62) |
51.2 (2.02) |
33.9 (1.33) |
11.7 (0.46) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
163.9 (6.45) |
Average snowfall cm (inches) | 11.2 (4.4) |
10.2 (4.0) |
15.0 (5.9) |
17.0 (6.7) |
9.4 (3.7) |
3.7 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.5 (1.4) |
15.0 (5.9) |
23.1 (9.1) |
15.4 (6.1) |
123.6 (48.7) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 77.3 |
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.4 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 8.4 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.6 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 5.4 | 41.4 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 79.0 | 67.6 | 74.9 | 82.0 | 84.4 | 70.9 | 68.0 | 72.5 | 77.4 | 87.3 | 83.0 | 75.3 | 76.9 |
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 |
See also
References
- ^ "Chesterfield Inlet". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
- ^ "Municipal Election Results 2019-2020" (PDF). Elections Nunavut. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "2021 General Election" (PDF). Elections Nunavut. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Nunavut". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ^ Elevation at airport. Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Image is described as "this shows the tattooing of the Kenepitic [Qaernermiut] tribe"". cthistoryonline.org. 16 February 1904. Archived from the original on 23 December 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2008.
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- ^ "1986 Census: Population - Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions" (PDF). Statistics Canada. September 1987. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "91 Census: Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions - Population and Dwelling Counts" (PDF). Statistics Canada. April 1992. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
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- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data (Nunavut)". Statistics Canada. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Nunavut)". Statistics Canada. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Nunavut)". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Chesterfield Inlet A". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Climate ID: 2300707. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
Further reading
- King, David Paul. The History of the Federal Residential Schools for the Inuit Located in Chesterfield Inlet, Yellowknife, Inuvik and Churchill, 1955-1970. Theses Canada digitization project. Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, 2000. ISBN 0-612-40475-7
- Tella, Subhas. Precambrian Geology of Parts of Tavani, Marble Island, and Chesterfield Inlet Map Areas, District of Keewatin A Progress Report. [Ottawa], Canada: Geological Survey of Canada, 1986. ISBN 0-660-12113-1
- Choque, Charles : 75ème anniversaire de la premiere mission catholique chez les Inuit de la Baie d'Hudson, Chesterfield Inlet 1912-1987 Igluligaarjuk. ISBN 0-9693266-0-2