# Brandon

> city in Manitoba, Canada

**Wikidata**: [Q61432](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61432)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon,_Manitoba)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/brandon

## Summary
Brandon is a city located in the Canadian province of Manitoba, serving as its second-largest urban center. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 51,313, with a history dating back to its founding in 1882. Situated at coordinates 49.8333° N, 99.95° W, it plays a significant role in the region's agriculture, education, and culture.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: City in Manitoba, Canada, sharing borders with Boissevain and Minnedosa.
- **Population**: 46,061 (2011 census), 48,883 (2016 census), 51,313 (2021 census, preferred).
- **Area**: 465,160,000 square meters.
- **Elevation**: 409.40 meters above sea level.
- **Founded**: 1882.
- **Coordinates**: 49.8333° N, 99.95° W.
- **Identifiers**: GeoNames ID 5907896, VIAF ID 154772636, MusicBrainz area ID 8284b180-2253-450e-9790-5a3cf94963d3.
- **Website**: http://www.brandon.ca/.
- **UN/LOCODE**: CAYBR.
- **Aliases**: Brandon, Manitoba; Brandon, MB; Brandon (Manitoba); 布蘭登 (Chinese); Брендон (Russian).
- **Administrative Codes**: Statistics Canada geographic code 4607062; CGNDB unique ID GADMZ.

## FAQs
- **What is Brandon's population growth trend?** The population increased from 46,061 in 2011 to 51,313 in 2021, reflecting steady growth over the decade.
- **When was Brandon founded?** The city was established in 1882.
- **Where is Brandon located?** It is situated in western Manitoba, Canada, at coordinates 49.8333° N, 99.95° W.
- **What are Brandon's key administrative identifiers?** Key codes include Statistics Canada 4607062, GeoNames ID 5907896, and UN/LOCODE CAYBR.
- **How is Brandon governed?** The city operates under a municipal government with a mayor as the head of government.
- **What cultural institutions is Brandon associated with?** It is linked to the MusicBrainz database (ID 8284b180-2253-450e-9790-5a3cf94963d3) and has archival references in the Library of Congress (ID n80139676).

## Why It Matters
Brandon is a critical economic and cultural hub in western Manitoba, supporting regional agriculture and education through institutions like Assiniboine Community College. Its population growth and historical significance since 1882 underscore its role as a thriving prairie city. The city’s infrastructure, including its elevation and geographic span, reinforces its importance in trade and local governance.

## Notable For
- Second-largest city in Manitoba.
- Hosts the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, a major agricultural event.
- Home to Assiniboine Community College and the University of Manitoba’s Brandon campus.
- Elevation of 409.40 meters distinguishes it geographically.
- Featured in historical encyclopedias like the 11th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia.

## Body

### History
Brandon was founded in 1882 as a Canadian Pacific Railway town, growing rapidly during the late 19th-century settlement of the Canadian Prairies. It was named after Brandon, Suffolk, England. The city’s incorporation and early development were tied to agricultural expansion and rail transport.

### Geography
- **Coordinates**: 49.8333° N, 99.95° W.
- **Area**: 465.16 km² (465,160,000 m²).
- **Elevation**: 409.40 meters above sea level.
- **Borders**: Shares boundaries with Boissevain and Minnedosa.

### Demographics
- **2021 Census**: Population 51,313 (preferred data).
- **2016 Census**: 48,883 residents.
- **2011 Census**: 46,061 residents.
- **Categories**: Associated with "People from Brandon, Manitoba" (Wikimedia category) and specific identifiers for birth and death registries.

### Administration
- **Government**: Municipal government with a mayor as the head of government.
- **Codes**: Statistics Canada geographic code 4607062; CGNDB unique ID GADMZ.
- **Archival IDs**: Library of Congress authority ID n80139676; Canadiana Name Authority ID ncf10041983.

### Economy and Culture
- **Agriculture**: A key sector due to the surrounding fertile plains.
- **Education**: Hosts Assiniboine Community College and a University of Manitoba campus.
- **Events**: Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, one of Canada’s largest agricultural exhibitions.
- **Media**: Featured in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica and Soviet-era encyclopedias.

### External Links and Identifiers
- **Website**: http://www.brandon.ca/.
- **Wikimedia**: Commons category "Brandon, Manitoba"; montage image and maps available via Wikimedia Commons.
- **MusicBrainz**: Area ID 8284b180-2253-450e-9790-5a3cf94963d3.
- **Archival**: VIAF ID 154772636; WorldCat Entities ID E39PBJfxcRTYcpkVHgQx8JPG73.
- **Geographic**: OpenStreetMap relation ID 11090856; GeoNames ID 5907896.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. Canada 2011 Census
6. Canada 2016 Census
7. Canada 2021 Census
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ca.htm)
10. Quora
11. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)