Hemmingford, Quebec (township)
| Hemmingford, Quebec | |
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| — Township — | |
| Township of Hemmingford | |
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| Coordinates (505, rue Frontière, Hemmingford (VL) [1]): 45°02′45″N 73°35′18″W / 45.04583°N 73.58833°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Les Jardins-de-Napierville |
| Established | July 01, 1855 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Beauharnois—Salaberry |
| Provincial | Huntingdon |
| Government[1][2][3] | |
| • Mayor | Paul Viau |
| • Federal MP(s) | Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Stéphane Billette (PLQ) |
| Area[4] | |
| • Land | 157.36 km2 (60.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| • Total | 1,763 |
| • Density | 11.2/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| • Change (2001-06) |  3.5% |
| • Dwellings | 799 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal code(s) | J0L1H0 |
| Area code(s) | 450 |
| Access Routes[5] |  Route 202 Route 205 Route 219 NY 22 |
| Geocode | 68015 |
| People | Hemmingfordien |
Hemmingford is a township in south-west Quebec, founded in 1799. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 1,763. The township completely surrounds the Village of Hemmingford. The two entities (village and township) are locally referred to collectively as Hemmingford. The two share many things, such as the cost of the volunteer fire department and both hold their councils and offices in the same building in the village.
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[edit] History
In 1877, the Township was separated, creating two separate entities; the Township of Hemmingford and the Village of Hemmingford.
[edit] Geography
The township of Hemmingford is located due south of Montreal in the Jardins-de-Napierville in the Montérégie region, in the south-east corner of the former Huntingdon County. It sits between what was the Seigniory of Beauharnois and Seigniory of Lacolle. Prior to its survey in 1792 and 1793, the Township was called "Waste lands".
The township borders the townships of Havelock, St-Chrysostome, St-Clotilde, Sherrington, and St-Bernard-de-Lacolle and also borders Clinton County, in New York State.
[edit] Demographics
[edit] Population
Population trend[6]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
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| 2006 | 1,763 | 3.5% |
| 2001 | 1,703 |  2.6% |
| 1996 | 1,748 | 3.2% |
| 1991 | 1,693 | N/A |
[edit] Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
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| French only | 860 | 48.72% |
| English only | 735 | 41.64% |
| Both English and French | 25 | 1.42% |
| Other languages | 145 | 8.22% |
[edit] Attractions
Some of the local attractions include Parc Safari and Hemmingford Golf and Country Club. The town supports many commercial apple growers, including La Face cachée de la pomme, the largest producer of Ice cider in Canada.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Hemmingford (township)
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BEAUHARNOIS--SALABERRY (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: HUNTINGDON
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Hemmingford (township), Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
[edit] External links
- Chateauguay Valley
- Apples
- Hemmingford Village and Township website
- Parc Safari
- Hemmingford Golf and Country Club
- The Gleaner/La Source (local English/French newspaper)
- Epodunk Canada results for Hemmingford
- Rootsweb South West Quebec
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