Saint-Sulpice, Quebec

Saint-Sulpice (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ sylpis] (listen)) is a municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, part of the L'Assomption Regional County Municipality. It is located on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River and includes most of Verchères Islands.

Saint-Sulpice
Parish municipality
Location within L'Assomption RCM
Saint-Sulpice
Location in central Quebec
Coordinates: 45°50′N 73°21′W[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionLanaudière
RCML'Assomption
Settled1680
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorPoste vacant
 • Federal ridingRepentigny
 • Prov. ridingRepentigny
Area
[2][3]
 • Total52.80 km2 (20.39 sq mi)
 • Land36.38 km2 (14.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total3,273
 • Density90.0/km2 (233/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006–2011
 1.8%
 • Dwellings
1,375
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J5W 1G1
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways
A-40
Route 138
Route 343
Websitewww.municipalitesaintsulpice.com

History

From 1680 onwards, French settlers colonized this area, clearing the land for cultivation. At that time it was part of the Saint-Sulpice Seignory that was owned by the Society of Saint-Sulpice. In 1640 the seignory granted a concession to Pierre Chevrier, Baron of Fancamp, and to Jérôme Le Royer.[1]

In 1706, the settlement was assigned its first pastor and in 1715, it had the region's only flour mill in operation. The Parish of Saint-Sulpice was formed in 1722, taking its name from the seignory. In 1845, the parish municipality was formed and in 1854, its post office opened.[1]

Demographics

Population
Canada census – Saint-Sulpice, Quebec community profile
2011
Population3,273 (-1.8% from 2006)
Land area36.38 km2 (14.05 sq mi)
Population density90.0/km2 (233/sq mi)
Median age41.3 (M: 40.9, F: 41.7)
Total private dwellings1,375
Median household income$69,989
References: 2011[3] earlier[4][5]
Historical Census Data - Saint-Sulpice, Quebec[6]
YearPop.±%
1991 2,549—    
1996 3,307+29.7%
2001 3,343+1.1%
2006 3,332−0.3%
2011 3,273−1.8%

Language
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Saint-Sulpice, Quebec[6]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2011
3,255
 3,140 2.6% 96.47% 35 133.3% 1.07% 15 40.0% 0.46% 65 30.0% 2.00%
2006
3,315
 3,225 1.4% 97.29% 15 50.0% 0.45% 25 n/a% 0.75% 50 9.1% 1.51%
2001
3,335
 3,270 2.0% 98.05% 10 71.4% 0.30% 0 100.0% 0.00% 55 120.0% 1.65%
1996
3,280
 3,205 n/a 97.71% 35 n/a 1.07% 15 n/a 0.46% 25 n/a 0.76%

Education

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates anglophone public schools, including:

Sister city

See also

References
  1. "Saint-Sulpice (Municipalité de paroisse)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  2. Geographic code 60020 in the official Répertoire des municipalités (in French)
  3. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  4. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  5. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  6. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  7. "JOLIETTE ELEMENTARY ZONE." Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Retrieved on September 17, 2017.
  8. "Municipalité de Saint-Sulpice".

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