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Thurso

City, 3,530 residents (2026)45° 36′ N, 75° 15′ WName of English origin

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    History and growth

    1. 1886Founded (date according to Wikidata)
    2. January 16, 1886Incorporation as ville
    3. April 20, 1991Annexation of part of: Lochaber (25 residents)
    4. March 16, 2002Annexation of part of: Lochaber
    5. January 18, 2003Annexation of part of: Lochaber (3 residents)
    2,800 residents in 1,986, 3,530 in 2,026. Estimates from the ISQ and census data, via the MAMH.

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