Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec
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| Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec | |
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| — City — | |
| Ville de Saint-Basile-le-Grand | |
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| Coordinates (204, rue Principale [1]): 45°31′34″N 73°17′14″W / 45.52611°N 73.28722°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie (16) |
| RCM | La Vallée-du-Richelieu |
| Founded | June 15, 1871 |
| Incorporated | June 07, 1969 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Chambly—Borduas |
| Provincial | Chambly |
| Government[1][2][3] | |
| • Mayor | Bernard Gagnon |
| • Federal MP(s) | Matthew Dubé (NDP) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Bertrand St-Arnaud (PQ) |
| Area[4] | |
| • Land | 36.10 km2 (13.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| • Total | 15,605 |
| • Density | 432.3/km2 (1,120/sq mi) |
| • Change (2001-06) |  26.0% |
| • Dwellings | 5,816 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal code(s) | J3N |
| Area code(s) | 450 |
| Access Routes[5] |  Route 116 |
| Website | ville.saint-basile-le-grand.qc.ca |
Saint-Basile-le-Grand is a city located in La Vallée-du-Richelieu Regional County Municipality in southwestern Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 15,605.
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[edit] Demographics
[edit] Population
Population trend[6]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
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| 2006 | 15,605 | 26.0% |
| 2001 | 12,385 | 5.2% |
| 1996 | 11,771 | 16.2% |
| 1991 | 10,127 | N/A |
[edit] Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
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| French only | 14,720 | 94.33% |
| English only | 420 | 2.69% |
| Both English and French | 115 | 0.74% |
| Other languages | 350 | 2.24% |
[edit] Transportation
Saint-Basile-le-Grand is served by the Saint-Basile-le-Grand commuter rail station on the Agence métropolitaine de transport's Mont-Saint-Hilaire Line. Local bus service is provided by the CIT de la Vallée du Richelieu.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Saint-Basile-le-Grand
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: CHAMBLY--BORDUAS (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: CHAMBLY
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
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