Compton, Quebec
Compton is a municipality in Coaticook Regional County Municipality in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada.
Demographics
Population
Population trend:
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,112 |  10.4%
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| 2006 | 2,818 |  8.9%
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| ADJ | 2,927 (+) | 3.9%
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| 2001 | 3,047 | 0.1%
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| ADJ | 3,043 (+) | 39.3%
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| 1996 | 2,185 | 5.7%
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| 1991 | 2,067 | N/A |
(+) adjusted figures due to boundary changes
Notable people
- Louis Saint-Laurent (1882–1973), Prime Minister of Canada (he was born in Compton, and his birthplace, a museum, is now a National Historic Site of Canada. He is buried nearby).
- Bernard St-Laurent, CBC Radio personality
- Maryse Dubuc, creator of The Bellybuttons
- William H. Bringloe, Canadian Hall of Fame and North American Champion racehorse trainer
See also
References
- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 290198". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 44071". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
- ^ "Compton, Quebec (Code 2444071) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
- ^ Parks Canada Agency, Government of Canada (2024-06-20). "Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site". parks.canada.ca. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
External links
Media related to Compton, Quebec at Wikimedia Commons- Compton, official site
- Les Comptonales
- Tourisme Coaticook
- ESTRIEPLUS.COM What's happening in Estrie
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