List of regions of the Northwest Territories

The regions of the Northwest Territories can refer to either the six census divisions defined by Statistics Canada, or the five administrative regions defined by the government of the Northwest Territories.

Census divisions with main populated places 1
Administrative regions with their regional seats 2
- Former census divisions 2.1
See also 3

Census divisions with main populated places

Administrative regions with their regional seats

Inuvik Region - Inuvik
Sahtu Region - Norman Wells
Dehcho Region - Fort Simpson
North Slave Region - Behchoko and Yellowknife
South Slave Region - Fort Smith and Hay River

Former census divisions

Before 2011

Prior to the 2011 census, there were two census divisions. Note: the former census division of Inuvik was considerably larger than the administrative region of the same name.

Administrative regions prior to 1999

Before 1999

Prior to the division of the NWT and the creation of Nunavut in 1999, there were five census divisions. Their boundaries were altered somewhat as part of the adjustment.

Baffin Region, Northwest Territories
Fort Smith Region, Northwest Territories
Inuvik Region, Northwest Territories
Keewatin Region, Northwest Territories
Kitikmeot Region, Northwest Territories

These regions are not to be confused with the former districts of the Northwest Territories.

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List of regions of the Northwest Territories