Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac is a community of 43 people, part of the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec. It only comprises an abbey, a cheese making facility, and its immediate surrounding lands.
History
The name Saint-Benoît-du-Lac refers to Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictines. The municipality was founded on March 16, 1939 by splitting away from the municipality of Austin.
Demographics
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Language
Mother tongue (2021)
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
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| French only | 30 | 66.7% |
| English only | 15 | 33.3% |
| Non-official languages | 0 | 0% |
See also
- Saint Benedict Abbey, Quebec
- List of anglophone communities in Quebec
- List of municipalities in Quebec
References
- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 55736". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BROME--MISSISQUOI (Quebec)
- ^ 2021 Statistics Canada Census Profile: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec
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