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Behchokǫ̀

Feature
Polygon
Name Behchokǫ̀
Indigenous Language of Origin Tłı̨chǫ
Other name(s) for this feature 0cf945be849c20c3af022406002e5438
Key LBKQZ
Status Official
Concise Term HAM-Hamlet
Generic Term Community Government
Location
Province/Territory Northwest Territories
Latitude - Longitude (DMS) 62° 49′ 38″ N, 116° 3′ 30″ W
Latitude - Longitude (decimal) 62.8273, -116.0582
NTS Map Number 085K16
Relevance at Scale 1:3 500 000
Decision Date 2005-06-30
Source Northwest Territories - Education Culture Employment
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