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Saint-René-de-Matane

Coordinates: 48°42′N 67°23′W / 48.700°N 67.383°W / 48.700; -67.383
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Saint-René-de-Matane
Municipality
Jean-Chassé covered bridge
Jean-Chassé covered bridge
Motto(s): 
Agriculture, Nature, Sylviculture
("Agriculture, Nature, Forestry")
Location within La Matanie RCM
Location within La Matanie RCM
St-René-de-Matane is located in Eastern Quebec
St-René-de-Matane
St-René-de-Matane
Location in eastern Quebec
Coordinates: 48°42′N 67°23′W / 48.700°N 67.383°W / 48.700; -67.383[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionBas-Saint-Laurent
RCMLa Matanie
ConstitutedDecember 18, 1982
Government
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 • MayorRémi Fortin
 • Federal ridingHaute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia
 • Prov. ridingMatane-Matapédia
Area
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 • Total
258.29 km2 (99.73 sq mi)
 • Land253.89 km2 (98.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
961
 • Density3.8/km2 (10/sq mi)
 • Pop (2016-21)
Decrease 3.0%
 • Dwellings
596
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0J 3E0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways R-195
Websitewww.saintrene.ca Edit this at Wikidata

Saint-René-de-Matane (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʁəne də matan]) is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.

In addition to main population centre of Saint-René located along Quebec Route 195, the municipality also includes the communities of Le Renversé, Rivière-Matane, Ruisseau-Gagnon, and Village-à-Dancause.

History

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The Municipality of Saint-René-de-Matane was formed on December 18, 1982, through the merger of the Parish Municipalities of Saint-René-de-Matane and Saint-Nil, founded in 1965 and 1974 respectively. Its name comes from René Goupil, a Canadian martyr canonized in 1930.[1]

Geography

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Saint-René-de-Matane is located on the southern slope of the St. Lawrence River, 430 kilometres (270 mi) northeast of Quebec City and 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Rimouski. Major cities near Saint-René-de-Matane are Matane, 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north, Sayabec, 35 kilometres (22 mi) to the west, Amqui, 35 kilometres (22 mi) and Causapscal, 55 kilometres (34 mi) to the south. The municipality is located on Route 195, which connects Matane to Amqui, between Saint-Vianney to the south and Matane to the north. This road runs along the Matane River in its section crossing the municipality. The territory of the municipality, covering an area of 256 square kilometres (99 sq mi), also includes the Petite rivière Matane and the Gagnon stream.[1]

The municipality of Saint-René-de-Matane is part of La Matanie Regional County Municipality in the administrative region of Bas-Saint-Laurent. In addition to the main hamlet of Saint-René, the municipality is made up of four hamlets: Le Renversé, Rivière-Matane, Ruisseau-Gagnon and Village-à-Dancause.[2]

Demographics

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Population

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Canada census – Saint-René-de-Matane community profile
202120162011
Population961 (-3.0% from 2016)991 (-9.0% from 2011)1,089 (+1.8% from 2006)
Land area253.89 km2 (98.03 sq mi)255.26 km2 (98.56 sq mi)255.39 km2 (98.61 sq mi)
Population density3.8/km2 (9.8/sq mi)3.9/km2 (10/sq mi)4.3/km2 (11/sq mi)
Median age54.4 (M: 56.0, F: 52.4)51.9 (M: 53.4, F: 49.6)48.1 (M: 48.6, F: 46.9)
Private dwellings596 (total)  478 (occupied)659 (total)  468 (occupied)639 (total) 
Median household income$56,800$47,232$39,263
Notes: 2016 Data based on population and dwelling count amendments.[4]
References: 2021[5] 2016[6] 2011[7] earlier[8][9]
Historical Census Data - Saint-René-de-Matane, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1986 1,189—    
1991 1,081−9.1%
1996 1,065−1.5%
2001 968−9.1%
YearPop.±%
2006 1,070+10.5%
2011 1,089+1.8%
2016 991−9.0%
2021 961−3.0%
2016 Population based on revised count. Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.
Source: Statistics Canada[10]

Mother tongue:

  • English as first language: 0%
  • French as first language: 99.5%
  • English and French as first language: 0.5%
  • Other as first language: 0%

Government

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List of former mayors:[11]

  • Jean Yves Murray (1982–1992)
  • Colombe Canuel Lagacé (1992–2000)
  • Jean Charles Gagnon (2000–2009)
  • Sylvain Audit (2009–2011)
  • Roger Vaillancourt (2011–2015)
  • Harold Chassé (2015–2017)
  • Rémi Fortin (2017–present)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 137702". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b c "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 08035". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  3. ^ a b "Saint-René-de-Matane (Code 2408035) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  4. ^ "Population and dwelling count amendments, 2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  5. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  6. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  7. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
  8. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  9. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  10. ^ 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census
  11. ^ "Répertoire des entités géopolitiques: Saint-René-de-Matane (municipalité) 18.12.1982 - ..." www.mairesduquebec.com. Institut généalogique Drouin. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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