Saint-Narcisse
Saint-Narcisse | |
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 Saint-Narcisse Church | |
 Location within Les Chenaux RCM. | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| RCM | Les Chenaux |
| Constituted | July 1, 1855 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Guy Veillette |
| • Federal riding | Saint-Maurice—Champlain |
| • Prov. riding | Champlain |
| Area | |
• Total | 106.90 km2 (41.27 sq mi) |
| • Land | 104.87 km2 (40.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 1,762 |
| • Density | 16.8/km2 (44/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2006-2011 |  2.4% |
| • Dwellings | 818 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Highways |  R-352  R-359  R-361 |
Saint-Narcisse is a parish municipality in the Mauricie region of the province of Quebec in Canada. From August 1 to the 31st, the people of Saint-Narcisse celebrate the Solidarity of Saint-Narcisse, which is popular for the whole family. The festivities comprise musical shows, expositions, fire works, and a parade. The town park gives out game shows organized for the benefit of children.
Industry
The town is known for the making of mattresses, prefabricated homes, and the sale of farm tractors.
Demographics
| Year | Population | Variation (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,762 | 2.4%
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| 2006 | 1,806 | 2.7%
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| 2001 | 1,858 | 4.1%
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| 1996 | 1,937 | 2.9%
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| 1991 | 1,995 | N/A |
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 798 (total dwellings: 818) Mother tongue:
• English as first language: 0.6%
• French as first language: 98.6%
• English and French as first language: 0%
• Other as first language: 0.8%
See also
References
- ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 37240". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
- ^ a b "Saint-Narcisse (Code 2437240) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 57277". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
External links
Media related to Saint-Narcisse (Québec) at Wikimedia Commons
Places adjacent to Saint-Narcisse | |
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 Subdivisions of Les Chenaux Regional County Municipality | |
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| Municipalities | |
| Parishes | |