Acton Vale, Quebec
Acton Vale | |
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 Municipal library | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Actione Vale | |
 Location within Acton RCM | |
  Acton Vale Location in southern Quebec | |
| Coordinates: 45°39′N 72°34′W / 45.650°N 72.567°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Acton |
| Constituted | January 26, 2000 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Éric Charbonneau |
| • Federal riding | Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot |
| • Prov. riding | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91.20 km2 (35.21 sq mi) |
| • Land | 91.10 km2 (35.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
| • Total | 7,656 |
| • Density | 84.0/km2 (218/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2011-2016 |  0.1% |
| • Dwellings | 3,594 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 450 and 579 |
| Highways |  R-116  R-139 |
| Website | www |
Acton Vale is an industrial town in southcentral Quebec, Canada. It is the seat of the Acton Regional County Municipality and is in the Montérégie administrative region. Its population in the Canada 2011 Census was 7,664. The town covers an area of 90.96 km2 (35 sq. mi.).
By road, Acton Vale is 100 km (60 mi.) from the province's largest city, Montreal, and 190 km (120 mi.) from the province's capital, Quebec City. It is also 100 km (60 mi.) from the border with the United States.[5]
History
While the Township of Acton was proclaimed in 1806, it wasn't until 1850 when the area opened up for settlement due to the construction of the railroad. Incorporated in 1861, the town was named for Acton, a suburb of London, England. The name means "oak town." The town was once a centre for copper mining. Between 1860 and 1875, the Acton copper mine was one of the most important copper mines in the world, but the deposits were quickly depleted.[1]
On January 26, 2000, the parish municipality of Saint-André-d'Acton was merged into the Town of Acton Vale.[1]
Communities
Besides Acton Vale is Lavoie, a community in the south of the municipality, accessible by Highway 139.
Demographics
| 2016 | 2011 | |
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| Population | 7,656 (-0.1% from 2011) | 7,664 (1.1% from 2006) |
| Land area | 91.10 km2 (35.17 sq mi) | 90.98 km2 (35.13 sq mi) |
| Population density | 84.0/km2 (218/sq mi) | 84.2/km2 (218/sq mi) |
| Median age | 47.1 (M: 45.9, F: 48.5) | 44.7 (M: 43.3, F: 46.1) |
| Private dwellings | 3,594 (total) | 3,489 (total) |
| Median household income | $47,435 | $42,983 |
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| Population amounts prior to 2000 are total of Acton Vale V and Saint-André-d'Acton P. Population counts for 2001 and 2006 are adjusted for boundary change. Source: Statistics Canada[4][10] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mother tongue language
| Language | Population (2006)[11] | Pct (%) | Population (2016)[4] | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French only | 7,265 | 96.6% | 7,270 | 97.6% |
| English only | 70 | 0.9% | 75 | 1.0% |
| Both English and French | 85 | 1.1% | 25 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 100 | 1.3% | 65 | 0.9% |
Religion
The town has several places of worship:
- Roman Catholic Church (Priest: Joseph Lèbre)
- Evangelist Baptist Church (Moderator: George Corriveau)
- Anglican Church
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Government
The mayor is Éric Charbonneau.
List of former mayors
- Éric Charbonneau (2009 - )
- Juliette Dupuis (2005 - 2009)
- Maurice Coutu (2001-2005)
- Anatole Bergeron (1993-2001)
- Gaston Gigère (????-1993)
- Roger Labrèque (1974-1986)
- Henri Boisvert (1966-1974)
- J.Edmour Gagnon (1963-1966)
- Lucien Désautels (1962-1963)
- Roger Labrèque (1948-1962)
- J.W. Cantin (1942-1948)
- J. Antonio Leclerc (1940-1942)
- Dr Philippe Adam (1934-1940)
- Ernest Boisvert (1932-1933)
- Auray Fontaine (1928-1932)
- Ernest Boisvert (1926-1928)
- Auray Fontaine (1924-1926)
- Dr. Léon Gauthier (1922-1924)
- J.E. Marcile (1918-1922)
- Dr. F.H. Daigneault (1916-1918)
- Charles Viens (1915-1916)
- David Lemay (1914-1915)
- Dr. F.H. Daigneault (1905-1914)
- Pierre Guertin (1902-1905)
- Georges Deslandes (1901-1902)
- J.E. Marcile (1900-1901)
- Milton McDonald (1897-1900)
- Auguste Dalpé (1896-1897)
- Alfred Saint-Amour (1895-1896)
- Pierre Guertin (1893-1895)
- Alfred Saint-Amour (1891-1893)
- Charles Roscony (1881-1891)
- N.H Dubois (1880-1881)
- Charles Roscony (1872-1880)
- Jérémie Morrier (1870-1872)
- J.A. Cushing (1868-1870)
- Charles F. McCallum (1866-1868)
- Jérémie Morrier (1864-1866)
- A.H. Dubrule (1863-1864)
- J.A. Cushing (1861-1863)
Media
La Pensée de Bagot [12] is the local newspaper for Acton Vale and the region.
Notable people
- Kevin Asselin, born 1985, professional ice hockey player
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 142187". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 48028". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: SAINT-HYACINTHE--BAGOT (Quebec)
- ^ a b c d "Acton Vale, Quebec (Code 2448028) Census Profile". 2016 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
- ^ Localisation Archived February 19, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
- ^ 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Acton Vale, Quebec
- ^ La Pensée de Bagot
External links
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