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Tingwick, Quebec

Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W / 45.883°N 72.950°W / 45.883; -72.950
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Tingwick
Location within Arthabaska RCM.
Location within Arthabaska RCM.
Tingwick is located in Southern Quebec
Tingwick
Tingwick
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W / 45.883°N 72.950°W / 45.883; -72.950[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionCentre-du-Québec
RCMArthabaska
ConstitutedDecember 12, 1981
Government
 • MayorPaul-Émile Simoneau
 • Federal ridingRichmond—Arthabaska
 • Prov. ridingDrummond–Bois-Francs
Area
 • Total
170.10 km2 (65.68 sq mi)
 • Land169.68 km2 (65.51 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
1,395
 • Density8.2/km2 (21/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Decrease 4.3%
DemonymTingwickois
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
Area code819
Geographical code39025
Websitewww.tingwick.ca

Tingwick is a Canadian municipality of Quebec established in Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Quebec.

Geography

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The Municipality of Tingwick is located within the township of Tingwick in the Eastern Townships. There are 2 rivers: Rivière des Pins and Rivière des Rosiers (also known as Trout River).

Sport

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A skiing centre is located at Mount Gleason.

Economy

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Agriculture is the main industry in the area, focusing on dairy, pork, and maple sugar production.

Building

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  • Catholic church Saint Patrick since 1857.
  • Primary school Saint-Coeur-de-Marie.

Event

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Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.

References

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  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 381429". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 39025". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  3. ^ a b "Tingwick, Quebec (Code 2439025) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.