Whitehorse, Yukon

Whitehorse: Territorial capital city in Canada

About

Quick Facts about Whitehorse

Population 25,085
Country Canada
State Yukon (Canada)
Phone Area Codes 306
Area 416540000 km2
Latitude & Longitude 60.7161,-135.0537
Named for White Horse Rapids
Altitude 2,198 feet / 670, 1700 meters
Capital city Whitehorse is capital of Yukon
Establishment January 01, 1898 (128 years ago)
Time Zone America/Whitehorse
Local time 05:51:53 (16th May 2026)

Geography

Whitehorse is located at 60°42'58"N 135°3'13"W (60.716114782, -135.053747639).

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Official website of Whitehorse

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2011 23,276 - census
2016 25,085 7.21% census
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