Westman Region
Westman is a region in the southwestern area of Manitoba, Canada. The region's urban centre is Brandon. The region comprises four of Statistics Canada's census divisions of Canada, Manitoba Census Divisions No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, and No. 15. Together they have a land area of 27,242.06 km² (10,518.22 sq mi) and had a population of 108,868 at the 2011 census.
The major industry of Westman is agriculture. However there is also some oil production in the southwest area of the region. The town of Minnedosa is home to one of Canada's largest internet pharmacies.
Major communities
- Birtle
- Boissevain
- Brandon
- Carberry
- Deloraine
- Glenboro
- Hamiota
- Killarney
- Melita
- Minnedosa
- Neepawa
- Rivers
- Shoal Lake
- Souris
- Virden
- Wawanesa
- Waywayseecappo
References
- Community Profile: Census Division No. 5, Manitoba; Statistics Canada
- Community Profile: Census Division No. 6, Manitoba; Statistics Canada
- Community Profile: Census Division No. 7, Manitoba; Statistics Canada
- Community Profile: Census Division No. 15, Manitoba; Statistics Canada
External links
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