Nakusp
Nakusp | |
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| Village of Nakusp | |
Location of Nakusp in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 50°14′36″N 117°48′1″W / 50.24333°N 117.80028°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Arrow Lakes, West Kootenay |
| Regional district | Central Kootenay |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Incorporated | 1964 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Nakusp Village Council |
| • Mayor | Tom Zeleznik |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.04 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 457.2 m (1,500.0 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 1,589 |
| • Density | 195.2/km2 (506/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Area codes | 250, 778, 236, 672 |
| Highways | Highway 6 Highway 23 |
| Website | nakusp |
The Village of Nakusp (/nəˈkʌsp/) is located south of the mouth of Kuskanax Creek, on the Upper Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Lying between the Selkirk and Monashee ranges, the village is known for its nearby hot springs and picturesque mountain lakeside setting.