New Richmond, Quebec
| New Richmond | |
|---|---|
| City | |
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 Location within Bonaventure RCM. | |
  New Richmond Location in eastern Quebec. | |
| Coordinates: 48°10′N 65°52′W / 48.167°N 65.867°WCoordinates: 48°10′N 65°52′W / 48.167°N 65.867°W[1] | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Quebec |
| Region |
Gaspésie– Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Bonaventure |
| Constituted | July 1, 1855 |
| Government[2] | |
| • Mayor | M Eric Dubé |
| • Federal riding |
Gaspésie— Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| • Prov. riding | Bonaventure |
| Area[2][3] | |
| • Total | 197.80 km2 (76.37 sq mi) |
| • Land | 168.84 km2 (65.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 3,810 |
| • Density | 22.6/km2 (59/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2006-2011 |
 1.7% |
| • Dwellings | 1,746 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC−4) |
| Postal code(s) | G0C 2B0 |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Highways |
 Route 132 |
| Website |
www newrichmond |
New Richmond is an incorporated municipality in Quebec, Canada, situated on the southern coast of the Gaspé Peninsula between the municipalities of Maria and Caplan.
New Richmond is bounded on the west by the Grand Cascapedia River. The Little Cascapedia runs to the east of the town proper. In addition to New Richmond itself, the town's territory also includes the communities of Black Cape and Saint-Edgar. In 1940 it was a German base for submarine.
History
The first European settlers arrived from Scotland in 1755. The first arrivals were the Duthie brothers, George and John Duthie and their families. Their descendants still reside in the area today. It is one of the very few remaining municipalities on the Gaspé which still has a relatively large English-speaking population. It was originally a centre of farming, logging, and shipbuilding.
Industry
The town experienced considerable growth in the 1960s with the development of a linerboard paper mill by Bathurst paper, which became Consolidated Bathurst and after a number of name changes Smurfit Stone. Economic downturns in the region brought a reduction in mill operations and many residents left for other regions. In 2005 the mill completely shut down, leaving the town with no major industry.
There is a large wharf located to the east of the town. This was built to service cargo ships that would arrive to be loaded with kraft paper or bunker oil. It is now mainly recreational.
The town has a British Heritage Museum. There is a small shopping centre as well as an indoor swimming pool, a hockey arena, and a theatre.
Education
There is an English-language school (New Richmond High School) located in the centre of town which serves now grades K-11. French-speaking children have their own school (Bois Vivant) and complete high school in the town of Carleton.
Demographics
Population
| Canada census – New Richmond, Quebec community profile | |||
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| 2011 | 2006 | 2001 | |
| Population: | 3,810 (+1.7% from 2006) | 3,748 (-0.3% from 2001) | 3,760 (-4.6% from 1996) |
| Land area: | 168.84 km2 (65.19 sq mi) | 168.84 km2 (65.19 sq mi) | 168.84 km2 (65.19 sq mi) |
| Population density: | 22.6/km2 (59/sq mi) | 22.2/km2 (57/sq mi) | 22.3/km2 (58/sq mi) |
| Median age: | 44.4 (M: 43.7, F: 45.0) | 44.4 (M: 43.7, F: 45.0) | 40.3 (M: 40.3, F: 40.4) |
| Total private dwellings: | 1,746 | 1,593 | 1,540 |
| Median household income: | $49,798 | $45,664 | $40,024 |
| References: 2011[3] 2006[4] 2001[5] | |||
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Language
Mother tongue language (2011)[3]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 3,215 | 84.61% |
| English only | 535 | 14.08% |
| Both English and French | 35 | 0.92% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.39% |
See also
References
- ↑ Reference number 142202 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (French)
- 1 2 "New Richmond". Répertoire des municipalités (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- 1 2 3 4 "New Richmond census profile". 2011 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
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