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'''Taloyoak''' or '''Talurjuaq''' ([[Inuktitut syllabics]]: ᑕᓗᕐᔪᐊᖅ {{IPA-iu|taloʁjuˈaq|}}), formerly known as '''Spence Bay''' until 1 July 1992; [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 population]] 1029) is located on the [[Boothia Peninsula]], [[Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut|Kitikmeot]], in Canada's [[Nunavut]] Territory. The community is served only by air and by annual supply [[sealift]]. Taloyoak may mean "large blind", referring to a stone caribou blind or a screen used for caribou hunting. The community is situated {{convert|460|km|abbr=on}} east of the regional centre of [[Cambridge Bay]], {{convert|1224|km|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Yellowknife]], [[Northwest Territories]].
'''Taloyoak''' or '''Talurjuaq''' ([[Inuktitut syllabics]]: ᑕᓗᕐᔪᐊᖅ {{IPA-iu|taloʁjuˈaq|}}), formerly known as '''Spence Bay''' until 1 July 1992; [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 population]] 1,029) is located on the [[Boothia Peninsula]], [[Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut|Kitikmeot]], in Canada's [[Nunavut]] Territory. The community is served only by air and by annual supply [[sealift]]. Taloyoak may mean "large blind", referring to a stone caribou blind or a screen used for caribou hunting. The community is situated {{convert|460|km|abbr=on}} east of the regional centre of [[Cambridge Bay]], {{convert|1224|km|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Yellowknife]], [[Northwest Territories]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 census]] the population was 1029 an increase of 14.5% from the [[Canada 2011 Census|2011 census]].<ref name="census2006">{{cite web|url=http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=6208087&Geo2=PR&Code2=62&Data=Count&SearchText=Taloyoak&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=&GeoCode=6208087 |title=2006 census |publisher=2.statcan.ca |date=2010-12-07 |accessdate=2011-07-26}}</ref>
As of the [[Canada 2016 Census|2016 census]] the population was 1,029 an increase of 14.5% from the [[Canada 2011 Census|2011 census]].<ref name="census2016">{{cite web|url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=6208087&Geo2=CD&Code2=6208&Data=Count&SearchText=Taloyoak&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1 |title=Census Profile, 2016 Census|publisher=Statistics Canada |date=2017-01-23 |accessdate=2017-02-08}}</ref>


Languages spoken are English and [[Inuktitut]].
Languages spoken are English and [[Inuktitut]].
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== Climate ==
== Climate ==
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==References==

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==Further reading==
==Further reading==

Revision as of 23:31, 8 February 2017

Taloyoak
ᑕᓗᕐᔪᐊᖅ
Talurjuaq
Taloyoak in June
Taloyoak in June
CountryCanada
TerritoryNunavut
RegionKitikmeot Region
Electoral districtNetsilik
Government
[1][2]
 • TypeHamlet Council
 • MayorSimon Qingnaqtuq
 • MLAEmilino Qirngnuq
Area
[3]
 • Total
37.05 km2 (14.31 sq mi)
Elevation
[4]
28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total
1,029
 • Density28/km2 (72/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Canadian Postal code
X0B 1B0
Area code867

Taloyoak or Talurjuaq (Inuktitut syllabics: ᑕᓗᕐᔪᐊᖅ [taloʁjuˈaq]), formerly known as Spence Bay until 1 July 1992; 2016 population 1,029) is located on the Boothia Peninsula, Kitikmeot, in Canada's Nunavut Territory. The community is served only by air and by annual supply sealift. Taloyoak may mean "large blind", referring to a stone caribou blind or a screen used for caribou hunting. The community is situated 460 km (290 mi) east of the regional centre of Cambridge Bay, 1,224 km (761 mi) northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Demographics

Year Population
1981 431
1985 452
1986 540
1988 est. 540
1991 580
2006 809
2011 899
2006 1,029

As of the 2016 census the population was 1,029 an increase of 14.5% from the 2011 census.[3]

Languages spoken are English and Inuktitut.

Surrounding area

Taloyoak is surrounded by tundra and the ground is black/gray. Although, to the north there is an impressive rock formation that looks similar to Ayers Rock.[5]

Climate

Climate data for Taloyoak Airport
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high humidex −8.3 −11.4 −5.8 0.4 4.4 20.5 24.6 22.2 12.1 4.2 −2.0 −1.7 24.6
Record high °C (°F) −8.0
(17.6) 		−11.0
(12.2) 		−3.5
(25.7) 		0.5
(32.9) 		5.0
(41.0) 		22.0
(71.6) 		24.6
(76.3) 		21.5
(70.7) 		12.9
(55.2) 		4.5
(40.1) 		0.5
(32.9) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		24.6
(76.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −30.3
(−22.5) 		−30.1
(−22.2) 		−25.4
(−13.7) 		−15.5
(4.1) 		−5.0
(23.0) 		5.2
(41.4) 		12.7
(54.9) 		9.5
(49.1) 		2.2
(36.0) 		−7.2
(19.0) 		−18.8
(−1.8) 		−25.3
(−13.5) 		−10.7
(12.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −33.7
(−28.7) 		−33.7
(−28.7) 		−29.5
(−21.1) 		−20.3
(−4.5) 		−9.1
(15.6) 		2.1
(35.8) 		8.4
(47.1) 		6.2
(43.2) 		−0.1
(31.8) 		−10.3
(13.5) 		−22.3
(−8.1) 		−28.9
(−20.0) 		−14.3
(6.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −37.0
(−34.6) 		−37.4
(−35.3) 		−33.6
(−28.5) 		−25.0
(−13.0) 		−13.1
(8.4) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		4.0
(39.2) 		2.9
(37.2) 		−2.5
(27.5) 		−13.4
(7.9) 		−25.8
(−14.4) 		−32.5
(−26.5) 		−17.9
(−0.2)
Record low °C (°F) −49.0
(−56.2) 		−49.5
(−57.1) 		−47.0
(−52.6) 		−39.5
(−39.1) 		−29.0
(−20.2) 		−18.5
(−1.3) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		−14.0
(6.8) 		−33.0
(−27.4) 		−40.2
(−40.4) 		−46.0
(−50.8) 		−49.5
(−57.1)
Record low wind chill −66.6 −68.6 −66.3 −56.0 −36.9 −20.9 −3.9 −10.4 −22.4 −50.6 −53.5 −60.2 −68.6
Average precipitation mm (inches) 8.4
(0.33) 		6.1
(0.24) 		8.6
(0.34) 		9.8
(0.39) 		12.8
(0.50) 		16.7
(0.66) 		23.1
(0.91) 		30.5
(1.20) 		25.6
(1.01) 		22.7
(0.89) 		12.7
(0.50) 		10.6
(0.42) 		187.4
(7.38)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.3
(0.05) 		12.7
(0.50) 		22.4
(0.88) 		29.9
(1.18) 		13.9
(0.55) 		0.7
(0.03) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		80.9
(3.19)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 9.3
(3.7) 		6.4
(2.5) 		9.2
(3.6) 		11.6
(4.6) 		12.4
(4.9) 		4.5
(1.8) 		0.7
(0.3) 		0.7
(0.3) 		12.1
(4.8) 		25.8
(10.2) 		14.3
(5.6) 		12.0
(4.7) 		119.0
(46.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 10.1 8.9 10.6 8.8 8.9 8.5 7.6 11.0 11.0 14.5 11.3 11.1 122.3
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 5.8 7.5 10.7 5.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 30.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 9.7 8.3 10.2 8.3 8.3 3.5 0.1 0.4 6.4 14.1 11.2 11.0 91.5
Average relative humidity (%) 74.6 73.8 72.3 77.9 83.7 80.2 67.2 72.9 82.4 86.2 79.2 76.6 77.2
Source: Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Nunavummiut elect new municipal leaders
  2. ^ Election Results 2013 General Election at Elections Nunavut
  3. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census". Statistics Canada. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2017-02-08.
  4. ^ Elevation at airport. Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  5. ^ ofarim, on August 20, 2008, said: (2008-08-20). "Photo of Ayers Rock of Nunavut". Panoramio. Retrieved 2011-07-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Taloyoak A". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Climate ID: 2403854. Retrieved 2014-04-30.

Further reading

  • Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names. Taloyoak, Northwest Territories. Ottawa, Ont: CPCGN Secretariat, 1992.
  • Gray, Dorothy Allen. Looking Down, Up North with Arctic Specialty Foods from Spence Bay, the Northwest Territories, Canada Recipes. S.l: s.n.], 1974.
  • Harris, Pamela. Another Way of Being Photographs of Spence Bay N.W.T. Toronto: Impressions, 1976.
  • Williamson, Robert G. The Boothia Peninsula People Social Organization in Spence Bay, N.W.T. Polar Gas socio-economic program. Saskatoon: University of Saskatchewan. Institute for Northern Studies, 1977.
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