Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans

Coordinates: 46°55′N 70°54′W / 46.917°N 70.900°W / 46.917; -70.900
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Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
Municipality
Location within L'Île-d'Orléans RCM.
Location within L'Île-d'Orléans RCM.
Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans is located in Central Quebec
Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
Location in central Quebec.
Coordinates: 46°55′N 70°54′W / 46.917°N 70.900°W / 46.917; -70.900[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionCapitale-Nationale
RCML'Île-d'Orléans
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorJean-Claude Pouliot
 • Federal ridingMontmorency—Charlevoix—
Haute-Côte-Nord
 • Prov. ridingCharlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré
Area
[2][3]
 • Total43.50 km2 (16.80 sq mi)
 • Land43.49 km2 (16.79 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total923
 • Density21.2/km2 (55/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Decrease 4.6%
 • Dwellings
690
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0A 3W0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways R-368
Websitewww.municipalite.
saintjeaniledorleans.ca

Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans is a municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec, Canada. It is part of the L'Île-d'Orléans Regional County Municipality, on the southeastern side of Île d'Orléans.

Prior to April 5, 2003, it was known simply as Saint-Jean.[4]

History

The area was first colonized early in the 17th century. In 1680, a mission was founded and served by the priest of Sainte-Famille. In 1714, the Parish of Saint-Jean-Baptiste was formed and became a civil parish in 1722. It is believed that this name commemorates Jean de Lauson, Seneschal in New France and son of Governor Lauson, born circa 1620 and killed at the mouth of the Maheu River in 1661 by the Iroquois. Nevertheless, it could also be attributed to John the Baptist in line with the many other religious toponyms on the island.[1]

Although having a well-established agricultural history, Saint-Jean's location on the Saint Lawrence River prompted also development of maritime and fishing trades. It was especially known for its river pilots who would guide vessels through the treacherous Saint Lawrence navigation channel. Over the centuries, a great number of river pilots came from Saint-Jean.[5]

In 1845 the Municipality of Saint-Jean was formed, but abolished in 1847 when it became part of the County Municipality. In 1852, its post office opened. In 1855, it was reestablished as the Parish Municipality of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. In 2003, it changed statutes and its name, becoming the Municipality of Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.[1]

Demographics

Population

Canada census – Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec community profile
2011
Population923 (-4.6% from 2006)
Land area43.49 km2 (16.79 sq mi)
Population density21.2/km2 (55/sq mi)
Median age53.3 (M: 54.6, F: 52.3)
Private dwellings690 (total) 
Median household income$.N/A
Notes: 2011 income data for this area has been suppressed for data quality or confidentiality reasons.
References: 2011[3] earlier[6][7]
Historical Census Data - Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec[8]
YearPop.±%
1991 832—    
1996 847+1.8%
YearPop.±%
2001 862+1.8%
2006 968+12.3%
YearPop.±%
2011 923−4.6%

Language

Canada Census Mother Tongue - Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec[8]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2011
915
 905 Decrease 1.1% 98.91% 5 Increase n/a% 0.55% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.00% 5 Decrease 50.0% 0.55%
2006
965
 915 Increase 6.4% 94.82% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00% 40 Increase n/a% 4.14% 10 Increase n/a% 1.04%
2001
860
 860 Increase 6.8% 100.00% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00%
1996
835
 805 n/a 96.41% 10 n/a 1.20% 0 n/a 0.00% 20 n/a 2.39%

Tourism and attractions

The church of Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, built in 1734, and listed as a historic building.

Like the neighbouring municipalities, Saint-Jean has a rich cultural heritage with many historic buildings. Just past the heart of the village, there is a long line of quaint houses (formerly belonging to river pilots), art galleries, and artists' studios. Of particular interest is the Mauvide-Genest Manor, a rare and exceptional example of French seigneurial past and one of the oldest remaining manor houses in Quebec. This National Historic Site was built in 1734 and restored in 1999, and is now open to the public as a historic interpretation centre.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
  2. ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 20015". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  3. ^ a b c "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-12-12. Retrieved 2012-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ a b "Sainte-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans". Île d'Orléans Tourism. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
  6. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  7. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census

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