Champlain is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada, in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell on the Ottawa River. It was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of West Hawkesbury Township, Longueuil Township, Town of Vankleek Hill, and the Village of L'Orignal.

Champlain
Township of Champlain
Canton de Champlain
Champlain is located in United Counties of Prescott and Russell
Champlain
Champlain
Champlain is located in Southern Ontario
Champlain
Champlain
Coordinates: 45°32′N 74°39′W / 45.533°N 74.650°W / 45.533; -74.650
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyPrescott and Russell
FormedJanuary 1, 1998
Government
 • MayorNormand Riopel
 • Federal ridingGlengarry—Prescott—Russell
 • Prov. ridingGlengarry—Prescott—Russell
Area
 • Land207.27 km2 (80.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total8,706
 • Density42.0/km2 (109/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code FSA
K0B
Area code(s)613, 343
Websitewww.champlain.ca

Communities edit

The township comprises the communities of Aberdeen, Cassburn, Green Lane, Happy Hollow, Henrys Corners, L'Ange-Gardien, L'Orignal, Pleasant Corners, Ritchance, Riviera Estate, Sandy Hill, Springhill, Vankleek Hill, Vankleek Hill Station, Village Lanthier, and St. Eugene. The township administrative offices are located in Vankleek Hill.

Demographics edit

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Champlain had a population of 8,665 living in 3,750 of its 3,964 total private dwellings, a change of -0.5% from its 2016 population of 8,706. With a land area of 207.02 km2 (79.93 sq mi), it had a population density of 41.9/km2 (108.4/sq mi) in 2021.[2]

Canada census – Champlain community profile
202120162011
Population8,665 (-0.5% from 2016)8,706 (+1.6% from 2011)8,573 (-1.3% from 2006)
Land area207.02 km2 (79.93 sq mi)207.27 km2 (80.03 sq mi)207.24 km2 (80.02 sq mi)
Population density41.9/km2 (109/sq mi)42.0/km2 (109/sq mi)41.4/km2 (107/sq mi)
Median age52.4 (M: 52.0, F: 53.2)50.8 (M: 50.4, F: 51.1)
Private dwellings3,964 (total)  3,750 (occupied)3,910 (total)  3,769 (total) 
Median household income$83,000$72,521
References: 2021[3] 2016[4] 2011[5] earlier[6][7]
Champlain, Ontario historical populations
YearPop.±%
19968,375—    
20018,591+2.6%
20068,683+1.1%
20118,573−1.3%
20168,706+1.6%
[8][9][1]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Champlain, Township". Statistics Canada. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  4. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  5. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  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. ^ Statistics Canada: 2001, 2006
  9. ^ "Champlain census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on 2017-02-04. Retrieved 2012-02-28.

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