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Keremeos

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Also known as Keremeos, British Columbia, Keremeos, BC

Keremeos () is a village in British Columbia, Canada. The name originated from the Similkameen dialect of the Okanagan language word "Keremeyeus" meaning "creek which cuts its way through the flats" referring to Keremeos Creek which flows down from the Upper Benchlands to the Similkameen River that flows past the village.

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Place details

Locality
Keremeos
Region
British Columbia
Country
Canada
Population
1,791
Timezone
America/Vancouver

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Key facts

Settlement.name
Keremeos
Settlement.official_name
The Corporation of the Village of Keremeos
Settlement.other_name
K Town
Settlement.settlement_type
Village
Settlement.motto
Healthy Living, Naturally
Settlement.image_skyline
Keremeossmall400.jpg
Settlement.image_caption
Village of Keremeos
Settlement.pushpin_map
Canada British Columbia
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location of Keremeos in British Columbia
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Canada
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
British Columbia
Settlement.subdivision_type2
Region
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Similkameen Country
Settlement.subdivision_type3
Regional district
Settlement.subdivision_name3
Okanagan-Similkameen
Settlement.leader_title
Governing body

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Wikidata facts

Area
2.09
Elevation
365
Official website
www.keremeos.ca
Image
Keremeossmall400.jpg
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inception
1956-00-00
Commons category
Keremeos
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Contents
  • History
  • Geography
  • Demographics
  • Religion
  • Economy
  • Attractions
  • Climate
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  • Transportation
  • Education
  • See also
  • References
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| timezone = PST | utc_offset = -8 | timezone_DST = PDT | utc_offset_DST = -7 | coordinates = | elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use The name originated from the Similkameen dialect of the Okanagan language word "Keremeyeus" meaning "creek which cuts its way through the flats" referring to Keremeos Creek which flows down from the Upper Benchlands to the Similkameen River that flows past the village.

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