Division No. 7 Brandon Area is part of the Westman Region in the south western area of the province of Manitoba, Canada. The area's major service center is the city of Brandon, the second largest city in the province. The area population in 2001 was 57,148. The major industries of the Brandon area are agriculture, fertilizer manufacturing, livestock production, and packaging. The Canadian Forces are a major employer due to their training base (CFB Shilo) near the community of Shilo.