# Cambridge

> city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

**Wikidata**: [Q1028279](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1028279)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge,_Ontario)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cambridge-q1028279

## Summary
Cambridge is a city located within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Established on January 1, 1973, it is a lower-tier municipality and a significant urban center with a population of 138,479 as recorded in the 2021 census.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; shares a border with Kitchener and is located next to the Grand River.
- **Coordinates**: 43.358333° N, 80.313889° W.
- **Elevation**: 329 meters above sea level.
- **Inception**: January 1, 1973.
- **Population**: 138,479 (2021 census, preferred value); 129,920 (2016).
- **Government**: Legislative body is the Cambridge City Council; Head of government is Kathryn McGarry (from Dec 2018), preceded by Doug Craig (2000–2018).
- **Classification**: Instance of a city, lower-tier municipality of Ontario, and big city.
- **Time Zone**: Eastern Time Zone.
- **Official Website**: http://www.cambridge.ca/
- **Statistics Canada Code**: 3530010.
- **UN/LOCODE**: CAGAL.
- **Wikidata ID**: Q4976.
- **GeoNames ID**: 5913695.
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 2062152.
- **Getty Thesaurus ID**: 7013013.
- **Library of Congress ID**: n78055042.
- **VIAF ID**: 151250307.
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 8d03a861-c04f-4b66-94ac-302c50b5db8a.
- **Subreddits**: r/cambridgeON (est. 2012) and r/CambridgeOntario (est. 2022).
- **Open Data**: "City of Cambridge open data" portal available.
- **Distinctive Note**: Toponym is not unique; explicitly differentiated from the entity "Cambridge".

## FAQs
**Where is Cambridge located?**
Cambridge is situated in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. It lies at coordinates 43.358333° N and 80.313889° W, sharing a border with Kitchener and sitting adjacent to the Grand River.

**What is the population of Cambridge?**
The city had a population of 138,479 according to the 2021 census, which is an increase from the 129,920 residents recorded during the 2016 census.

**When was Cambridge founded?**
Cambridge was officially established as a city on January 1, 1973.

**Who governs Cambridge?**
The city is governed by the Cambridge City Council. Kathryn McGarry has served as the head of government since December 1, 2018, taking over from Doug Craig, who held the position from December 1, 2000.

**What are the official identifiers for Cambridge?**
The city is recognized by the Statistics Canada geographic code 3530010 and the UN/LOCODE CAGAL. It also holds numerous international database IDs, including Wikidata Q4976 and GeoNames ID 5913695.

## Why It Matters
Cambridge serves as a vital lower-tier municipality within the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, contributing significantly to the demographic and economic landscape of Ontario. Its steady population growth, exceeding 138,000 residents in 2021, highlights its status as a "big city" and a key component of the broader metropolitan area. The municipality maintains a robust digital infrastructure, including an open data portal and active community forums, which facilitate transparency and civic engagement. Its distinct administrative identity, established in 1973, allows for localized governance while integrating into the larger regional framework.

## Notable For
- **Geographic Features**: Defined by its location along the Grand River and its immediate border with the city of Kitchener.
- **Administrative History**: Distinct incorporation date of January 1, 1973, marking its formation as a city.
- **Digital Governance**: Maintains an active open data portal and two distinct subreddits (r/cambridgeON and r/CambridgeOntario) for community interaction.
- **Representative Imagery**: Uses the Galt Public Library as a primary representative image and possesses a distinct official seal.
- **Extensive Cataloging**: Recognized by a vast array of international and national identifiers, including entries in the Getty Thesaurus, Library of Congress, and MusicBrainz databases.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Cambridge is a city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is geographically positioned at a latitude of 43.358333 and a longitude of -80.313889, with an elevation of 329 meters above sea level. The city is located next to the Grand River and shares a border with the neighboring city of Kitchener. It falls within the Eastern Time Zone.

### Demographics and Classification
Classified as a city, a lower-tier municipality of Ontario, and a "big city," Cambridge has shown consistent population growth. The population was recorded at 129,920 in 2016 and rose to a preferred value of 138,479 during the 2021 census. The city is associated with various categories for people, including "Category:Births in Cambridge, Ontario," "Category:People from Cambridge, Ontario," and "Category:Deaths in Cambridge, Ontario."

### Government and Administration
The legislative body of Cambridge is the Cambridge City Council. The head of government has seen recent transitions, with Doug Craig serving from December 1, 2000, to December 1, 2018. Kathryn McGarry subsequently assumed the role of head of government starting December 1, 2018.

### Identification and External References
Cambridge is extensively cataloged in global databases and authority files. Its primary identifiers include:
*   **Wikidata**: Q4976
*   **Statistics Canada**: 3530010
*   **UN/LOCODE**: CAGAL
*   **GeoNames**: 5913695
*   **OpenStreetMap**: 2062152
*   **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names**: 7013013
*   **Library of Congress**: n78055042
*   **VIAF**: 151250307
*   **FAST**: 1203697
*   **GND**: 4836181-1
*   **MusicBrainz**: 8d03a861-c04f-4b66-94ac-302c50b5db8a
*   **Freebase**: /m/018dmn
*   **Who's On First**: 101736143
*   **Yale Lux ID**: place/b51027e7-1d16-4c25-8409-9e03487cfe95
*   **OBO Gazetteer**: 00070017
*   **WorldCat Entities**: E39PBJdM7yPRBGfbwtRjhfCfbd
*   **OpenWeatherMap**: 5913695
*   **Canadiana Name Authority**: ncf10092623
*   **FactGrid**: list of tallest buildings in Rochester, New York

The city is also referenced in numerous encyclopedias and directories, including the Encyclopædia Britannica Online (place/Cambridge-Ontario), The Canadian Encyclopedia (cambridge), Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online (cambridge-30), Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (cambridge-6), Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija (cambridge), Proleksis enciklopedija (52572), and Archinform (43887). It is listed in the Curlie directory under Regional/North_America/Canada/Ontario/Localities/C/C/Cambridge/.

### Digital Presence and Media
The official online presence of Cambridge is managed through its website, http://www.cambridge.ca/. The city operates an "City of Cambridge open data" portal to provide public access to municipal data. Community engagement on social platforms includes two subreddits: r/cambridgeON (started March 26, 2012) and r/CambridgeOntario (started January 24, 2022).

Visual representations of the city include a primary image featuring the Galt Public Library, a seal image, a locator map, and a page banner. The city is known by several aliases, including Cambridge, Ontario; Cambridge, ON; City of Cambridge; Cambridge (Ontario); ケンブリッジ (Japanese); Кеймбридж (Онтарио) (Russian); and Cambridge (ontário) (Portuguese). It is explicitly noted as "different from" the entity "Cambridge" due to the non-uniqueness of the toponym.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. MusicBrainz
4. Canada 2016 Census
5. Canada 2021 Census
6. Who's On First
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7013013)
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ca.htm)
10. Quora
11. [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/cambridgeON/)
12. [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/CambridgeOntario/)
13. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
14. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
15. Name Suggestion Index