# Melfort

> city in Saskatchewan, Canada

**Wikidata**: [Q1904228](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1904228)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melfort,_Saskatchewan)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/melfort

## Summary
Melfort is a city located in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. It was officially incorporated as a city on August 1, 1892, and as of the 2021 census, it had a population of 5,955 people. The city's motto is "From Many Builders One Community."

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** city (a large human settlement)
- **Location:** Located in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.
- **Country:** Canada
- **Inception Date:** August 1, 1892
- **Population (2021 Census):** 5,955
- **Area:** 14.73 square kilometres
- **Elevation:** 480.10 metres above sea level
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 52.856388888889, Longitude -104.61
- **Motto:** "From Many Builders One Community"
- **Official Website:** http://www.cityofmelfort.ca/ (in English)
- **UN/LOCODE:** CAMFO
- **Shares a border with:** Star City No. 428
- **Aliases:** Melfort, Saskatchewan; Melfort, SK; Melfort (Saskatchewan); メルフォート市

## FAQs
**Where is Melfort located?**
Melfort is a city situated in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Its precise geographical coordinates are 52.856388888889 latitude and -104.61 longitude.

**When was Melfort founded?**
Melfort was officially established on August 1, 1892. It has since grown into a city with a population of over 5,000 people.

**What is the size and population of Melfort?**
The city encompasses an area of 14.73 square kilometres and reported a population of 5,955 residents according to the 2021 census conducted by Statistics Canada.

## Why It Matters
As an incorporated city, Melfort serves as a significant administrative, commercial, and social hub within its region of Saskatchewan. Its existence and development contribute to the settlement structure and economic landscape of the province. The city's motto, "From Many Builders One Community," reflects its historical growth and ongoing role as a centralized community for the surrounding area.

## Notable For
- Holding the status of a city within Saskatchewan since the late 19th century.
- Its specific designation within international trade and logistics systems, evidenced by its UN/LOCODE (CAMFO).

## Body
### Geography and Location
Melfort is situated in Saskatchewan, Canada. It shares a municipal border with the rural municipality of Star City No. 428. The city's elevation is 480.10 metres above sea level.

### Demographics and Classification
Melfort is classified as a city. Its population was officially recorded as 5,955 in the 2021 census, which is the method used for this determination. The city spans a land area of 14.73 square kilometres.

### History and Identity
Melfort was formally incorporated on August 1, 1892. The city's official motto is "From Many Builders One Community." Its primary online presence is its official website, which is available in English.

### External Identifiers
Melfort is documented across numerous databases and identification systems, which facilitates its unambiguous identification in different contexts.
- **Wikidata ID:** Entity with the properties listed in this entry.
- **GeoNames ID:** 6071876
- **Statistics Canada Geographic Code:** 4714051
- **VIAF ID:** 156594390
- **Freebase ID:** /m/040635
- **CGNDB Unique ID:** HAUTW
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n92058821
- **Who's on First ID:** 101739315
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID:** 1174751814
- **Yale LUX ID:** place/e0205c7b-6dda-42f2-9d10-80a9d2ecd86d
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007530976605171
- **International Jewish Cemetery Project ID:** canada/saskatchewan-sk/melfort-see-edenbridge
- **The Canadian Encyclopedia Article ID:** melfort

### Online Presence and Documentation
The city has a Wikipedia article titled "Melfort, Saskatchewan," which is available in multiple languages including English, French, and German. A dedicated category for the city exists on Wikimedia Commons. A banner image of the city is also hosted on Commons.

## References

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