Saint-André-de-Restigouche is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.
Saint-André-de-Restigouche | |
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| Motto(s): Ardeur, tenacité, dynamisme | |
 Location within Avignon RCM | |
  St-André-de-Restigouche Location in eastern Quebec | |
| Coordinates: 48°04′N 66°57′W / 48.067°N 66.950°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Gaspésie– Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Avignon |
| Constituted | July 1, 1855 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Doris Deschênes |
| • Federal riding | Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia |
| • Prov. riding | Bonaventure |
| Area | |
| • Total | 144.14 km2 (55.65 sq mi) |
| • Land | 143.37 km2 (55.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 1.1/km2 (3/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2016-2021 |  4.3% |
| • Dwellings | 92 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Highways |  R-132 |
| Website | www.matapedia lesplateaux.com |
Its economy is mostly dependent on agriculture, as well as forestry. The International Appalachian Trail traverses the municipality.[4]
History edit
In 1760, the site was the scene of the last battle between the English and French, which resulted in the destruction of the settlement and the displacement of its population to the east. It was repopulated by Acadians and French Canadians in the 19th century.[1]
In 1842, the geographic township of Ristigouche was formed, named after the Restigouche River (Ristigouche in French) on which it bordered. In 1855, it was incorporated as the Township Municipality of Ristigouche. In 1908, the Parish of Saint-André was established, named in honour of André-Albert Blais (1842-1919), bishop of Rimouski from 1891 to 1919.[1]
In 1907, the township lost the south-eastern portion of its territory when it separated to form the Township Municipality of Ristigouche-Partie-Sud-Est.[5]
In 1989, the township changed its name and status to Municipality of Saint-André-de-Restigouche, choosing to adopt the parish name to avoid confusion with other places.[1]
Geography edit
The municipality is bounded to the west by the Matapedia River. The confluence of the Assemetquagan River with the Matapédia River is located at the northwest end of the municipality.
Hamlets edit
In addition to the hamlet of Saint-André-de-Restigouche proper, the municipality is made up of two other hamlets that act as neighborhoods within the municipality of Saint-André-de-Restgouche:
- Millstream
- Saint-Victor-de-Bonaventure
Demographics edit
Population edit
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
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| Population | 154 (-4.3% from 2016) | 161 (+2.5% from 2011) | 157 (-18.2% from 2006) |
| Land area | 143.37 km2 (55.36 sq mi) | 144.54 km2 (55.81 sq mi) | 143.96 km2 (55.58 sq mi) |
| Population density | 1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi) | 1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi) | 1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi) |
| Median age | 58.4 (M: 55.2, F: 59.2) | 55.6 (M: 56.2, F: 55.2) | 49.9 (M: 48.5, F: 50.4) |
| Private dwellings | 92 (total) 72 (occupied) | 95 (total) | 87 (total) |
| Median household income | $.N/A | $.N/A | $.N/A |
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Language edit
Mother tongue (2021):[3]
- English only: 6.5%
- French only: 90.3%
- English and French: 0%
- Other languages: 0%
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Saint-André-de-Restigouche (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 06040". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ a b c "Saint-André-de-Restigouche census profile". 2021 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Présentation de la Municipalité de St-André-de-Restigouche" (in French). région de Matapédia et les Plateaux. Archived from the original on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ "Ristigouche-Partie-Sud-Est (Municipalité de canton)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ "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, 2016, 2021 census
External links edit
Media related to Saint-André-de-Restigouche at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
