Steinbach's population has reached almost 16,000 according to numbers from the 2016 Census.

Statistics Canada says Steinbach's population as of last May was 15,829, up by 2,305 people or 17 per cent from 2006.

Meanwhile, Niverville's population is 4,610, up 30 per cent from 2006 while the town of Ste. Anne is at 2,114 people, also up 30 per cent.

The population of Hanover is now 15,733, up 12.2 per cent, surpassing Springfield as the largest municipality in Manitoba.

The RM of La Broquerie is at 6,076 up 16.0 per cent.

The RM of Ste. Anne is up to 5,003, up 6.8 per cent.

The RM of Tache is at 11,568, up 12.5 per cent.

The RM of Ritchot is 6,679, up 21.9 per cent.