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This differs from place to place.

In some places, it is 15,000 or more people.

British Columbia: has a minimum of 5,000 people.

Alberta: at least 10,000 people, and the majority of buildings within small enough properties (1850 or less sq ft).

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In the UK the Queen will designate a new City every year, any Town or community who wish to be considered for City status will submit a presentation, one will be chosen from all the nominations and designated City status. A Cathedral or large population are not a pre requisite for City status.

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50k population there are only technically 11 cities in NZ

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They have people to make them better

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