Statistical Area Classification
The Statistical Area Classification groups census subdivisions according to whether they are a component of a census metropolitan area (CMA), a census agglomeration (CA), a census metropolitan influenced zone (strong
metropolitan influenced zone, moderate metropolitan influenced zone, weak metropolitan influenced zone or
no metropolitan influenced zone), or the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut).
Appears in
Constraints
Unique key(s)
- Statistical Area Classification Code, Geography Effective Date
Stereotype(s)
n/a
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical Area Classification Code | Codeable Concept | 1 | Uniquely specifies a statistical area classification.
Value Set: &https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=1348193 |
| Statistical Area Classification Type Code | Codeable Concept | 1 | A coded concept that identifies the type of Statistical Area Classification in which the census subdivision is located (e.g., 1-Census metropolitan area, 2-Tracted census agglomeration, 3-Non-tracted census agglomeration, 4-Strongly influenced zone).
Value Set: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/doc/en/marketing/postal-code-conversion-file-reference-guide.pdf |
| Geography Effective Date | Date | 1 | The first date when the information specified is valid, which is generally the release date of a census. |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Agglomeration | 0..* | Statistical Area Classification | 0..* | |
| Census Metropolitan Area | 0..* | Statistical Area Classification | 0..* | |
| Census Metropolitan Influence Zone | 0..* | Statistical Area Classification | 0..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Statistical Area Classification. Accessed November 02, 2026.
