Charlottetown
officially became a city on April, 17, 1855. The British had originally built a
fort due its location, since it sits on the coast of a bay that leads directly
to the ocean on the Provence’s south side. It was named Charlottetown in 1855
and became the county seat of Queens County on the island.
In 2006, the city’s population was at 32, 174 people. Over five years, the population increased by 7.4% to reach 34, 562 people. There are 16, 060 private dwelling in Charlottetown. Charlottetown is 44.33 square kilometers, with a population density of 779.7 people per square kilometer.
In 2006, the city’s population was at 32, 174 people. Over five years, the population increased by 7.4% to reach 34, 562 people. There are 16, 060 private dwelling in Charlottetown. Charlottetown is 44.33 square kilometers, with a population density of 779.7 people per square kilometer.
Most
people living in the city of Charlottetown are of British Isles decent. The
British Isles is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and
Ireland. The top two religions in the city are Protestant and Roman Catholic;
both have very strong influences in the city.
The city has two post-secondary schools, Prince of Wales College and the University of Prince Edward Island. Most of the architecture is old, especially in the downtown and town center. Most of buildings in that area are older style buildings that have been renovated, they are quite picturesque.
The city has two post-secondary schools, Prince of Wales College and the University of Prince Edward Island. Most of the architecture is old, especially in the downtown and town center. Most of buildings in that area are older style buildings that have been renovated, they are quite picturesque.