Baie-du-Febvre
Baie-du-Febvre | |
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 Location within Nicolet-Yamaska RCM | |
  Baie-du-Febvre Location in southern Quebec | |
| Coordinates: 46°08′N 72°43′W / 46.13°N 72.72°W[1] | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| RCM | Nicolet-Yamaska |
| Constituted | March 26, 1983 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Claude Biron |
| • Federal riding | Bas-Richelieu—Nicolet—Bécancour |
| • Prov. riding | Nicolet-Bécancour |
| Area | |
| • Total | 173.20 km2 (66.87 sq mi) |
| • Land | 97.41 km2 (37.61 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,010 |
| • Density | 10.4/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2006-2011 |  5.0% |
| • Dwellings | 513 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 450 and 579 |
| Highways |  R-132  R-226  R-259 |
| Website | www |
Baie-du-Febvre is a municipality in the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality of Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 1,010. The municipality lies on the south shore of Lac Saint-Pierre, a section of the Saint Lawrence River.
Demographics
Population
Population trend: [5]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
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| 2011 | 1,010 | 5.0%
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| 2006 | 1,063 | 6.3%
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| 2001 | 1,135 | 5.1%
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| 1996 | 1,196 | 3.8%
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| 1991 | 1,243 | N/A |
Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[6]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 1,005 | 94.81% |
| English only | 0 | 0.00% |
| Both English and French | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other languages | 55 | 5.19% |
Economy
Baie-du-Febvre has its own independent telephone company, the Corporation de Téléphone de la Baie.
Attractions
Baie-du-Febvre, located on the southern shore of Lac Saint-Pierre (a UNESCO biosphere reserve), is well known as a haven for migrating snow geese. Many birdwatching enthusiasts congregate there in spring and fall to observe them. The town takes great pride in this aspect of its natural heritage, and has established an interpretation centre to teach visitors about the geese, their migration and the local biosphere. Apart from a protected area close to the river,[7] Limited hunting of snow geese is permitted.
See also
References
- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 137705". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Baie-du-Febvre
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BAS-RICHELIEU--NICOLET--BÉCANCOUR (Quebec)
- ^ a b 2011 Statistics Canada Census Profile: Baie-du-Febvre, Quebec
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
- ^ 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Baie-du-Febvre, Quebec
- ^ Environment Canada: Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS). Hunting - Greater Snow Goose, Spring. Baie-du-Febvre
External links
- Baie-du-Febvre official web site
- Baie-du-febvre Interpretation Centre (in French)
- Corporation de Téléphone de la Baie
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