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Cochrane District, Administrative district in Northeastern Ontario, Canada.

Located in Ontario, Cochrane District spans 141,268 square kilometers of land, making it the second largest district after Kenora District in Ontario.

The district was established in 1921 through the division of parts from Timiskaming and Thunder Bay districts, marking a new administrative structure in Ontario.

The population of 77,963 residents includes English speakers, French speakers, and First Nations communities across towns like Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Cochrane.

The district contains several Local Services Boards that manage essential services in areas without formal municipal organization across the vast territory.

The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat within the district stands as the sole dedicated facility worldwide for observing and studying polar bears in a natural setting.

Location: Northeastern Ontario

Inception: 1921

Shares border with: Timiskaming District, Jamésie

GPS coordinates: 50.50000,-83.00000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:13

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