Today , it remains one of the largest cities within the province , with a population in 2016 of 22,957 .
On July 21 , 1988 , the Town of Mount Pearl became the third community in Newfoundland and Labrador to be granted city status .
Today , Mount Pearl remains one of the largest cities within the province , with a population in 2016 of 22,957 .
On July 21 , 1988 , the Town of Mount Pearl became the third community in Newfoundland and Labrador to be granted city status .