Escuminac, Quebec
Escuminac | |
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 Location within Avignon RCM. | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Gaspésie– Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Avignon |
| Settled | 2nd half of 18th century |
| Constituted | October 10, 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | R. Bruce Wafer |
| • Federal riding | Gaspésie— Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| • Prov. riding | Bonaventure |
| Area | |
• Total | 107.50 km2 (41.51 sq mi) |
| • Land | 108.43 km2 (41.87 sq mi) |
| There is an apparent contradiction between two authoritative sources | |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 588 |
| • Density | 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2006-2011 |  8.8% |
| • Dwellings | 326 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Highways |  R-132 |
Escuminac is a municipality in Quebec, Canada, on the north shore of the Restigouche River.
In addition to Escuminac itself, the municipality also includes the communities of Escuminac Flats, Fleurant, and Pointe-à-la-Garde.
According to the Mi'kmaq themselves, the name of the area is Eskŭmŭnaak, which aptly describes the 1200 foot hill[4] which gives a perfect view of the corresponding area as "lookout point."[5] It has been spelled in various ways over time, including Semenac, Scamanac, Scaumenac, Escouminac, Scoumenac, and Scouminac.
History
The area was first colonized by American Loyalist farmers and loggers.[3]
In 1845, the Municipality of Shoolbred, which included the area now known as Nouvelle, was first incorporated. It was named after John Shoolbred, who was the first owner of the seignory granted there. In 1847, the municipality was abolished but re-established in 1855. From 1861 on, it was known as the Township Municipality of Nouvelle-et-Shoolbred.[6]
In 1907, the township municipality was split into the Municipalities of Nouvelle-et-Shoolbred-Partie-Nord-Est (that became Nouvelle in 1953) and Nouvelle-et-Shoolbred-Partie-Sud-Ouest. This latter one was renamed to Escuminac in 1912.[3]
Demographics
Population
| 2011 | |
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| Population | 588 (-8.8% from 2006) |
| Land area | 108.43 km2 (41.87 sq mi) |
| Population density | 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| Median age | 46.1 (M: 45.7, F: 46.6) |
| Private dwellings | 326 (total) |
| Median household income | $.N/A |
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Language
Mother tongue:[10]
- English as first language: 38.6%
- French as first language: 61.4%
- English and French as first language: 0%
- Other as first language: 0%
See also
References
- ^ a b "Escuminac". Répertoire des municipalités (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
- ^ a b c "Escuminac census profile". 2011 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-04. Cite error: The named reference "cp2011" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c "Escuminac (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
- ^ Canada, Geological Survey of (1929-01-01). Summary Report of the Geological Survey Dept.
- ^ Rand, Silas Tertius (1875-01-01). A First Reading Book in the Micmac Language: Comprising the Micmac Numerals, and the Names of the Different Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Trees, &c. of the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Also, Some of the Indian Names of Places, and Many Familiar Words and Phrases, Translated Literally Into English. Nova Scotia Printing Company.
- ^ "Nouvelle (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
- ^ "Escuminac community profile". 2006 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
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