Birch River is a local urban district in the northern portion of the

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. It is around 40 kilometers from

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Demographics

In the

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conducted by

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, Birch River had a population of 144 living in 80 of its 96 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 198. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021.

Attractions

The 183 hectare Birch River Ecological Reserve is located within Porcupine Provincial Forest, just two kilometres north of the community of Birch River. Passive visits on foot are allowed without a permit. All other activities require prior approval.

Climate

References

Local urban districts in Manitoba Designated places in Manitoba Unincorporated communities in Parkland Region, Manitoba {{Manitoba-geo-stub