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Saint-Nicolas | |
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Borough | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Québec |
MRC | Lévis |
Established | 1694 |
Government | |
• Type | Borough |
Area | |
• Total | 95.09 km2 (36.71 sq mi) |
Population (2006)
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• Total | 18,437 |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( EST) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 ( EDT) |
Saint-Nicolas is a district within Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Ouest borough of the city of Lévis, Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River. Prior to 2002, it was an independent municipality.
The history of Saint-Nicolas goes back to 1694. It is one of the oldest parishes in Canada. Its heritage is a testimony to its long history.
The city was named in honour of Saint Nicolas de Myre.
In 2002, following many merges with other municipalities, Saint-Nicolas was one of nine cities merged with Lévis.
According to the Canada 2006 Census:
46°42′N 71°24′W / 46.700°N 71.400°W