# Dauphin

> city in Manitoba, Canada

**Wikidata**: [Q1173008](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1173008)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin,_Manitoba)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dauphin

## Summary
Dauphin is a city located in the Parkland Region of Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1898, it had a population of 8,368 according to the 2021 census.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in Manitoba, Canada, within the Parkland Region.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 51.149444444444, Longitude -100.04944444444.
- **Area**: Covers a total area of 12.68 square kilometres.
- **Elevation**: Located 268 metres above sea level.
- **Population**: 8,368 residents recorded during the 2021 census.
- **Inception**: Founded in 1898.
- **Classification**: Designated as a city (a large human settlement).
- **Borders**: Shares borders with Roblin and Gilbert Plains.
- **Website**: Official website is http://www.dauphin.ca/ (English).
- **Identifiers**: Statistics Canada Geographic Code 4617050; UN/LOCODE CAYDN.

## FAQs
**What is the geographic location of Dauphin?**
Dauphin is situated in the Parkland Region of Manitoba, Canada. It is positioned at coordinates 51.149444444444, -100.04944444444 and shares borders with the communities of Roblin and Gilbert Plains.

**What are the demographic and physical statistics for Dauphin?**
The city encompasses an area of 12.68 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 268 metres above sea level. As of the 2021 census, the population was recorded as 8,368 people.

**What administrative and geographic codes are associated with Dauphin?**
Dauphin is identified by the Statistics Canada Geographic Code 4617050 and the UN/LOCODE CAYDN. Additional identifiers include the CGNDB Unique ID GAGDE and the GeoNames ID 5935341.

## Why It Matters
As a designated city in Manitoba, Dauphin serves as a distinct administrative and community hub within the Parkland Region. Its official recognition dates back to its inception in 1898, establishing it as a long-standing settlement in the Canadian prairie landscape. The city maintains a digital presence through an official English-language website and is extensively cataloged across international knowledge bases, including VIAF, WorldCat Entities, and the Canadian Encyclopedia, underscoring its relevance in geographic and historical documentation.

## Notable For
- Being a recognized city in the Parkland Region of Manitoba.
- Maintaining a stable community of over 8,000 residents as of the 2021 census.
- Its specific geographic positioning at an elevation of 268 metres.
- Extensive documentation across multiple languages on Wikipedia (23 languages including English, French, Ukrainian, and Japanese).
- Having a dedicated entry in the Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Dauphin is geographically situated in the Parkland Region of Manitoba, Canada. The city's precise coordinates are 51.149444444444 latitude and -100.04944444444 longitude. It occupies a land area of 12.68 square kilometres and rests at an elevation of 268 metres above sea level. The city shares its borders with two other entities: Roblin and Gilbert Plains.

### Demographics and History
The settlement was officially founded in 1898. According to the 2021 census, determined by standard census methods, the population of Dauphin is 8,368. The entity is classified as a "city," defined as a large human settlement.

### Digital and Administrative Identifiers
Dauphin is cataloged under numerous national and international identification systems:
- **Canadian Systems**: Statistics Canada Geographic Code 4617050; CGNDB Unique ID GAGDE.
- **International Systems**: UN/LOCODE CAYDN; VIAF ID 127998679; GeoNames ID 5935341; MusicBrainz Area ID aa076595-6504-4776-b2a6-6a5739a4e164.
- **Library and Archives**: Library of Congress Authority ID n94102669; National Library of Israel J9U ID 987007533249405171; WorldCat Entities ID E39PBJkT6R7VJhhk9TfrRFgkDq.
- **Encyclopedic Entries**: Canadian Encyclopedia article ID "dauphin"; Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID "place/Dauphin-Manitoba"; Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine ID 21116.
- **Other IDs**: BBC Things ID cfb837b6-d846-4641-afa9-cd5c92f7005f; Who's on First ID 101734753; iNaturalist Place ID 144825; OpenWeatherMap City ID 5935341; SNARC ID February 2008; Yale LUX ID place/c2132ff6-74fc-4997-9e4c-705dea58bb0b.

### Media and Online Presence
The city maintains an official website at http://www.dauphin.ca/, which is presented in English. Visual documentation includes an image of the Watson Arts Centre and a page banner featuring the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Dauphin. The city has a sitelink count of 26 and its Wikipedia page is available in 23 languages, including Arabic, German, French, Japanese, Ukrainian, and Simplified English. The main category for the entity on Wikimedia Commons is "Dauphin, Manitoba."

### Associated Categories
There are specific categories associated with people connected to Dauphin:
- **Category for people born here**: Q106691561
- **Category for people who died here**: Q106691546
- **Category of associated people**: Q106691530

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. MusicBrainz
4. GeoNames
5. BBC Things
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ca.htm)
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File