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Matane

Coordinates: 48°51′N 67°31′W / 48.850°N 67.517°W / 48.850; -67.517
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Matane, Quebec
City
Ville de Matane
Matane, Quebec
Matane, Quebec
Coat of arms of Matane, Quebec
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Le succès dans l'effort (Success in effort)
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Constitution dateSeptember 26, 2001
Government
 • MayorLinda Cormier
(2005-2008)
Area
 • Total195.47 km2 (75.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total14,742
 • Density75.4/km2 (195/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Geographical code24 08053
PeopleMatanais, Matanaises
WebsiteVille de Matane

Matane is a city on the Gaspé Peninsula on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the mouth of the Matane River. The city is the seat for the Matane Regional County Municipality.

There is a ferry service which crosses the river to Baie-Comeau and Godbout on the north shore.

The Matane area is known for its shrimp. The Shrimp Festival, which used to be held in June, was cancelled due to lack of volunteers. The Matane river is also known for salmon fishing.

The name of the city is said to come from a Mi'kmaq word meaning "beaver pond".

Districts

The city is divided in 4 districts:

  • District 1 - Matane
  • District 2 - Saint-Jérome-de-Matane
  • District 3 - Petit-Matane
  • District 4 - Saint-Luc-de-Matane
Parc-des-Îles bridge from the Mathieu D'Amours dam

48°51′N 67°31′W / 48.850°N 67.517°W / 48.850; -67.517


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