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La Martre, Quebec
La Martre is a municipality in the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of the province of Quebec in Canada.

In addition to La Martre itself, the municipality also includes the communities of Cap-au-Renard, Christie, and Sainte-Marthe-de-Gaspé.

History

La Martre ca. 1935

The area saw permanent settlement in the late 19th century and was originally called Rivière-à-la-Marthe, after the Marten River (French: Rivière à la Marthe) that flows into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence there. The marten is found along this river's banks and is abundant in the Gaspé region.

In 1923, the place separated from the municipality of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to form the Township Municipality of Christie, named in honour of Robert Christie. In 1950, the township municipality was split in two when Marsoui was incorporated as a village municipality.

In 1970, the municipality was renamed to La Martre.

Demographics

Canada census – La Martre community profile
202120162011
Population194 (-20.2% from 2016)243 (-0.8% from 2011)245 (-3.2% from 2006)
Land area175.23 km (67.66 sq mi)175.46 km (67.75 sq mi)173.24 km (66.89 sq mi)
Population density1.1/km (2.8/sq mi)1.4/km (3.6/sq mi)1.4/km (3.6/sq mi)
Median age55.2 (M: 57.2, F: 48.0)52.1 (M: 51.8, F: 53.0)50.2 (M: 50.2, F: 50.2)
Private dwellings119 (total)  84 (occupied)147 (total)  99 (occupied)184 (total) 
Median household income$.N/A$45,184$.N/A
Notes: 2021 and 2011 income data for this area has been suppressed for data quality or confidentiality reasons.
References: 2021 2016 2011 earlier
Historical Census Data - La Martre, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1931 519—    
1941 966+86.1%
1951 736−23.8%
1956 779+5.8%
1961 652−16.3%
1966 565−13.3%
YearPop.±%
1971 471−16.6%
1976 430−8.7%
1981 376−12.6%
1986 383+1.9%
1991 336−12.3%
1996 315−6.2%
YearPop.±%
2001 266−15.6%
2006 253−4.9%
2011 245−3.2%
2016 243−0.8%
2021 194−20.2%
Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.
Source: Statistics Canada

Local government

List of former mayors:

  • Louis Roy (1924–1926)
  • Pierre Maloney (1926–1937)
  • Roger L'Italien (1937–1939, 1949–1953)
  • Willie Gagnon (1939–1945, 1947–1949)
  • Marcellin Campion (1945–1947)
  • Gérard Gagnon (1953–1957, 1958–1959)
  • Damase Morin (1957–1958)
  • Maurice Gasse (1959–1965)
  • Grégoire Gasse (1965–1971)
  • Jean-Yves Gagnon (1971–1973, 1980–1989)
  • Ovilla Vallée (1973–1976, 1977–1980)
  • Noël Vallée (1976–1977)
  • Albert Robinson (1980)
  • Jean-Guy Vallée (1989–1990)
  • Fernand Hanley (1990–1992)
  • Raymond St-Pierre (1992–1996, 2005–2009)
  • Théodule Dion (1996–1999)
  • Harold Gagnon (1999–2005)
  • Claudette Robinson (2009–2013)
  • Michel Laperle (2013–2014)
  • Yves Sohier (2014–present)
  • La Martre Lighthouse, built in 1906
    La Martre Lighthouse, built in 1906
  • Cap-au-Renard
    Cap-au-Renard

See also

References

  1. ^ "La Martre (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  2. ^ "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 04030". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  3. ^ "La Martre, Quebec (Code 2404030) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  4. ^ "Toponyms". Le directeur général des élections du Québec (Quebec election office). 24 August 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
  5. ^ "Municipalité, historique" (in French). Municipalité de Marsoui. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
  6. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  7. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  8. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
  9. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  11. ^ "1971 Census of Canada - Population Census Subdivisions (Historical)". Catalogue 92-702 Vol I, part 1 (Bulletin 1.1-2). Statistics Canada: 76, 139. July 1973.
  12. ^ 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census
  13. ^ "Répertoire des entités géopolitiques: La Martre (municipalité) 18.12.1923 - ..." www.mairesduquebec.com. Institut généalogique Drouin. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
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