Keremeos
Keremeos (/kɛrəˈmiːəs/) is a village in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. The name originated from the Similkameen dialect of the Okanagan language word "Keremeyeus" meaning "creek which cuts its way through the flats" referring to Keremeos Creek which flows down from the Upper Benchlands to the Similkameen River that flows past the village.
Keremeos
K Town | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| The Corporation of the Village of Keremeos | |
Village of Keremeos | |
| Motto(s): Healthy Living, Naturally | |
Keremeos Location of Keremeos in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°12′9″N 119°49′46″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Similkameen Country |
| Regional district | Okanagan-Similkameen |
| Incorporated | 1956 |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Village Council |
| • Mayor | Jason Wiebe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,502 |
| • Density | 717.5/km2 (1,858/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Postal code | V0X 1N0 |
| Area code | 250 / 778 / 236 |
| Highways | Hwy 3 Hwy 3A |
| Waterways | Similkameen River |
| Website | www |
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