# North Bay

> city in Ontario, Canada

**Wikidata**: [Q912253](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q912253)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Bay,_Ontario)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/north-bay

## Summary
North Bay is a city and single-tier municipality located in the Nipissing District of Ontario, Canada, founded in 1891. It serves as the administrative capital of the Nipissing District and is situated at an elevation of 197 meters above sea level. According to the 2016 census, the city has a population of 51,553.

## Key Facts
- **Inception:** 1891
- **Country:** Canada
- **Location:** Nipissing District, Ontario; Coordinates: 46.30916666666667, -79.46138888888889
- **Elevation:** 197 meters above sea level
- **Population:** 51,553 (2016 Census, preferred), 53,651 (2011 Census)
- **Classification:** City, Single-tier municipality
- **Administrative Role:** Capital of Nipissing District
- **UN/LOCODE:** CANOR
- **Statistics Canada Geographic Code:** 3548044
- **Local Dialing Codes:** 705, 249
- **Official Website:** https://northbay.ca/
- **Aliases:** North Bay, Ontario; North Bay, ON; North Bay (Ontario); 北灣市; 北灘; 诺斯贝; 노스 베이

## FAQs
**What is the population of North Bay?**
According to the 2016 census, the population of North Bay is 51,553. An earlier census from 2011 recorded a population of 53,651.

**Where is North Bay located?**
North Bay is located in the Nipissing District of Ontario, Canada. Its geographic coordinates are 46.30916666666667 latitude and -79.46138888888889 longitude.

**What are the local dialing codes for North Bay?**
North Bay uses two local dialing codes: 705 and 249.

**What administrative role does North Bay serve?**
North Bay serves as the capital of the Nipissing District.

**What are the borders of North Bay?**
North Bay shares borders with Unorganized North Nipissing District, East Ferris, and Callander.

## Why It Matters
North Bay functions as the administrative capital of the Nipissing District, making it a central hub for regional governance in Ontario. As a single-tier municipality, it operates with a unique governmental structure that combines various municipal responsibilities without a regional tier. Its recognition extends internationally through identifiers like the UN/LOCODE CANOR and inclusion in numerous global databases, underscoring its relevance in logistical, geographical, and educational contexts.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Capital:** Designated as the capital of the Nipissing District.
- **Single-Tier Municipality:** Operates as an independent city without a regional governing tier.
- **Census Data:** Detailed population records available from 2011 and 2016.
- **International Identifiers:** Listed in multiple global databases such as GeoNames (ID: 6089426), MusicBrainz (ID: 9f17622f-5ad1-47e2-8641-7b5d192e881a), and the U.S. National Archives (ID: 10046737).

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
North Bay is situated in the Nipissing District of Ontario, Canada. The city's precise coordinates are 46.30916666666667 latitude and -79.46138888888889 longitude, with an elevation of 197 meters above sea level. It shares borders with Unorganized North Nipissing District, East Ferris, and Callander. Demographic data from the 2016 census records a population of 51,553, a decrease from the 53,651 recorded in the 2011 census.

### Governance and History
Founded in 1891, North Bay is classified as both a city and a single-tier municipality. It holds the administrative role of capital for the Nipissing District. The city is identified by the Statistics Canada Geographic Code 3548044 and the UN/LOCODE CANOR.

### Infrastructure and Communications
The official website for North Bay is https://northbay.ca/. An older website, http://www.city.north-bay.on.ca/, is noted for link rot. Telecommunications in the city utilize two local dialing codes: 705 and 249.

### Identifiers and External References
North Bay is cataloged in numerous international and national databases with unique identifiers:
- **GND ID:** 4287535-3
- **VIAF ID:** 151304664
- **GeoNames ID:** 6089426
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0jsht
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n83030034
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 9f17622f-5ad1-47e2-8641-7b5d192e881a
- **Who's On First ID:** 101735749
- **CGNDB Unique ID:** FCFUU
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39PBJqBrqvFtWcKXDytmtqYT3
- **FactGrid Item ID:** Rosa Mayreder
- **U.S. National Archives Identifier:** 10046737
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 7129502
- **Yale Lux ID:** place/7edb6ec8-40b3-4406-a05d-ced26907c956
- **RKD Thesaurus ID:** 9028
- **Online PWN Encyclopedia ID:** 3948328
- **Canadian Encyclopedia Article ID:** north-bay
- **Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online ID:** north-bay
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID:** place/North-Bay

### Media and Cultural Resources
The city maintains a subreddit named "northbay" and has a Wikipedia presence across 34 languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish. It is the subject of the main category "Category:North Bay, Ontario," with additional categories for maps ("Category:Maps of North Bay, Ontario") and associated people ("Category:People from North Bay, Ontario"). North Bay is also described in the publication "The New Student's Reference Work."

### Visual and Mapping Resources
Visual resources for North Bay include:
- **Image:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/North_Bay_-_ON.JPG
- **Page Banner:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/North_Bay_Ontario_Banner.jpg
- **Locator Map Image:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ontario_Locator_Map.svg

## References

1. Ontario Geographic Names Map Viewer
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Peterborough Examiner](http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2009/10/08/new-phone-numbers-to-be-assigned-249-area-code-as-of-march-19-2011)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Canada 2016 Census](http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3548044&Geo2=CD&Code2=3548&Data=Count&SearchText=north%20bay&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1)
7. GeoNames
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ca.htm)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File