The City of MerrittĀ was incorporated in 1911. It is a regional service centre for the Nicola Valley, and is a common stop for travellers, being located at the junction of the Coquihalla Highway system. Merritt is the second-largest community in the TNRD by population.
Population: 7,051* Land Area: 26.04 km2* Private Dwellings: 3,149* Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 2,975* Main Transportation Routes:Ā Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5), Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C), Highway 8, Highway 5A *= 2021 Census data