Saint-Valentin, Quebec
| Saint-Valentin, Quebec | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Motto: Faire que devra | |
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| Coordinates (790, chemin de la Quatrième-Ligne [1]): 45°07′44″N 73°19′36″W / 45.12889°N 73.32667°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Le Haut-Richelieu |
| Established | July 01, 1855 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Saint-Jean |
| Provincial | Huntingdon |
| Government[1][2][3] | |
| • Mayor | Yvon Landry |
| • Federal MP(s) | Tarik Brahmi (NDP) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Stéphane Billette (PLQ) |
| Area[4] | |
| • Land | 39.56 km2 (15.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| • Total | 478 |
| • Density | 12.1/km2 (31.3/sq mi) |
| • Change (2001-06) |  0.2% |
| • Dwellings | 188 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal code(s) | J0J |
| Area code(s) | 450 |
| Access Routes[5] |  Route 202 |
Saint-Valentin is a municipality in southern Quebec, Canada located in the administrative area of the Montérégie. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 478.
The community has lately been trying to capitalize on its name as a destination for lovers. A Festival de la Saint-Valentin is held every February, along with a St. Valentine's Day mass. The post office frequently receives letters from around the world to postmark.[6]
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[edit] Demographics
[edit] Population
Population trend[7]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 478 | 0.2% |
| 2001 | 479 | 2.2% |
| 1996 | 490 | 3.9% |
| 1991 | 510 | N/A |
[edit] Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 480 | 94.12% |
| English only | 10 | 1.96% |
| Both English and French | 10 | 1.96% |
| Other languages | 10 | 1.96% |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Saint-Valentin
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: Saint-Jean (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: Huntingdon
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Saint-Valentin, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
- ^ Peretz, Ingrid. "Saint-Valentin, Que., has its heart set on becoming the capital of love." The Globe and Mail. February 11, 2011.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
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Coordinates: 45°08′N 73°19′W / 45.133°N 73.317°W
