Illustrated Glossary
Standard Geographical Classification (SGC)

Release date: November 15, 2017
Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016 - Tables  Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016 - Figures 

Definition

The Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) 2016 is Statistics Canada's main classification of geographic areas in Canada. It is designed to classify statistical information by geographic areas. The classification consists of four levels: geographical regions of Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions (such as counties and regional municipalities) and census subdivisions (such as municipalities). The four geographic levels are hierarchically related; a seven-digit code is used to show this relationship.

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For more information on Standard Geographical Classification, consult the Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016.

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