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Saint-François-d'Assise, Quebec
Saint-François-d'Assise (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ fʁɑ̃swa dasiz]) is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.

In addition to Saint-François-d'Assise itself, the municipality also includes the communities of L'Immaculée-Conception, Saint-Jean-de-Matapédia, and Saint-Joseph-de-Matapédia.

History

In 1887, the mission of Saint-Joseph was established, that was in the jurisdiction of the Parish of Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia. It was renamed to Saint-François-d'Assise or Saint-François-de-Matapédia in 1889 by Joseph-Elzéar Pelletier, priest of Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia, after François Cinq-Mars (1847-1902), who served as priest at the mission from 1890 to 1892, while also honouring Francis of Assisi.

In 1900, its post office opened, and in 1924, the parish was formed. In 1926, the Parish Municipality of Saint-François-d'Assise was created when it split off from the Parish Municipality of Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia. In 1968, it lost part of its territory when the Municipality of L'Ascension-de-Patapédia was created.

In 2003, the parish municipality changed statutes to become a regular municipality.

Demographics

Canada census – Saint-François-d'Assise community profile
202120162011
Population679 (+5.4% from 2016)644 (-8.8% from 2011)706 (-5.0% from 2006)
Land area179.34 km (69.24 sq mi)178.56 km (68.94 sq mi)178.12 km (68.77 sq mi)
Population density3.8/km (9.8/sq mi)3.6/km (9.3/sq mi)4.0/km (10/sq mi)
Median age61.2 (M: 60.4, F: 62)56.8 (M: 56.8, F: 56.8)52.1 (M: 51.6, F: 52.6)
Private dwellings367 (total)  323 (occupied)360 (total)  304 (occupied)353 (total) 
Median household income$52,000$43,776$42,085
References: 2021 2016 2011
Historical Census Data - Saint-François-d'Assise, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1931 891—    
1941 1,268+42.3%
1951 1,334+5.2%
1956 1,551+16.3%
1961 1,490−3.9%
1966 1,454−2.4%
YearPop.±%
1971 1,118−23.1%
1976 979−12.4%
1981 904−7.7%
1986 942+4.2%
1991 883−6.3%
1996 897+1.6%
YearPop.±%
2001 807−10.0%
2006 743−7.9%
2011 706−5.0%
2016 644−8.8%
2021 679+5.4%
Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.
Source: Statistics Canada

Government

List of former mayors:

  • Hermel Gallant (...–2005)
  • Ghislain Michaud (2005–2023)
  • Rémi Lagacé (2023–present)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 380543". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 06055". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  3. ^ "Saint-François-d'Assise, Quebec (Code 2406055) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  4. ^ "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.
  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 2024-04-11.
  7. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  8. ^ 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 census

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