Burnaby is located immediately east of Vancouver, between the Burrard Inlet to the north and the Fraser River to the south. It is a residential suburb of the cities of Vancouver and New Westminster. Originally an agricultural and logging community, Burnaby has become an urban center with service, commercial, and industrial sectors. Manufactures include steel, trucks, telecommunications equipment, and processed fish. Major employers include government corporations, electronics and computer software companies, and educational institutions. A 2006 real estate survey has estimated the population of Burnaby, British Columbia at 202,799.