Agassiz, British Columbia
Agassiz (/ˈæɡəsi/ AG-ə-see) is a small community located in the Eastern Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, Canada, about 97 kilometres east of Vancouver and 24 kilometres north-east of the city of Chilliwack. The only town within the jurisdiction of the District Municipality of Kent, it contains the majority of Kent's population.
Agassiz | |
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Unincorporated community | |
A view of the mountains from the street | |
Agassiz Location in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′20.19″N 121°45′57.18″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Fraser Valley |
| Named for | Lewis Nunn Agassiz, a member of the Agassiz family |
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