Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec
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| Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec | |
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| Coordinates (Abbaye Saint-Benoît [1]): 45°09′58.5″N 72°16′14.88″W / 45.16625°N 72.2708°WCoordinates: 45°09′58.5″N 72°16′14.88″W / 45.16625°N 72.2708°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| RCM | Memphrémagog |
| Incorporated | March 16, 1939 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Brome—Missisquoi |
| Provincial | Brome-Missisquoi |
| Government[1][2][3] | |
| • Administrator | Père André Blanchet |
| • Federal MP(s) | Christian Ouellet (BQ) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Pierre Paradis (PLQ) |
| Area[4] | |
| • Land | 2.38 km2 (0.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 20.2/km2 (52/sq mi) |
| • Change (2001-06) |  2.1% |
| • Dwellings | 0 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Access Routes[5] |  Route 245 (adjacent) |
| Website | www.st-benoit-du-lac.com |
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac is a community of 48 people, part of the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec. It only comprises an abbey and its immediate surrounding lands.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BROME--MISSISQUOI (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: BROME--MISSISQUOI
- ^ a b 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
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