PhotosLocation


Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Latitude and Longitude:

45°10′N 72°16′W / 45.167°N 72.267°W / 45.167; -72.267
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
The abbey at Saint-Benoît-du-Lac.
The abbey at Saint-Benoît-du-Lac.
Location within Memphrémagog RCM.
Location within Memphrémagog RCM.
St-Benoît-du-Lac is located in Southern Quebec
St-Benoît-du-Lac
St-Benoît-du-Lac
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°10′N 72°16′W / 45.167°N 72.267°W / 45.167; -72.267 [1]
Country  Canada
Province  Quebec
Region Estrie
RCM Memphrémagog
ConstitutedMarch 16, 1939
Government
 • AdministratorPère André Laberge
 •  Federal riding Brome—Missisquoi
 •  Prov. riding Orford
Area
 • Total2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
 • Land2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Population
 ( 2021) [4]
 • Total43
 • Density19.7/km2 (51/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
Increase 34.4%
 • Dwellings
13
Time zone UTC−5 ( EST)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−4 ( EDT)
Postal code(s)
Area code 819
HighwaysNo major routes
Website www.st-benoit-du-lac.com

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

Population

Historical census populations – Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Year Pop. ±%
1991 57—    
1996 53−7.0%
2001 47−11.3%
2006 48+2.1%
Year Pop. ±%
2011 50+4.2%
2016 32−36.0%
2021 43+34.4%
Source: Statistics Canada

Language

Mother tongue (2021) [4]

Language Population Pct (%)
French only 30 66.7%
English only 15 33.3%
Non-official languages 0 0%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 55736". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
  3. ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BROME--MISSISQUOI (Quebec)
  4. ^ a b c 2021 Statistics Canada Census Profile: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec

External links