Dehcho Region

The Dehcho Region extends across 194,494 square kilometers of land, incorporating six distinct communities with Fort Simpson serving as its administrative center.

The area maintains strong connections to the Indigenous peoples, particularly the Dene communities who established settlements along the Mackenzie River centuries ago.

The region sustains a population of 2,073 residents, with First Nations communities preserving their traditional languages, customs, and deep connections to the land.

Visitors and residents can access the region through established road networks or scheduled flights that connect to regional airports throughout the territory.

Each of the six communities, including Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, Jean Marie River, Nahanni Butte, Sambaa K'e, and Wrigley, maintains its traditional Indigenous name.

Location: Northwest Territories

Shares border with: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Mackenzie County, South Slave Region, North Slave Region, Sahtu Region

GPS coordinates: 61.86310,-121.35500

Latest update: April 18, 2025 04:30