Saint-André-de-Restigouche

Saint-André-de-Restigouche is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.

Saint-André-de-Restigouche
Municipality
Motto(s): 
Ardeur, tenacité, dynamisme
Location within Avignon RCM
Location within Avignon RCM
Saint-André-de-Restigouche is located in Eastern Quebec
Saint-André-de-Restigouche
Saint-André-de-Restigouche
Location in eastern Quebec
Coordinates: 48°04′N 66°57′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionGaspésie–
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RCMAvignon
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorDoris Deschênes
 • Federal ridingGaspésie—
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
 • Prov. ridingBonaventure
Area
[2][3]
 • Total143.90 km2 (55.56 sq mi)
 • Land143.96 km2 (55.58 sq mi)
 There is an apparent
contradiction between two
authoritative sources
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total157
 • Density1.1/km2 (3/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Decrease 18.2%
 • Dwellings
87
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0J 2G0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways R-132
Websitewww.matapedia
lesplateaux.com

Its economy is mostly dependent on agriculture, as well as forestry. The International Appalachian Trail traverses the municipality.[4]

History
Horses pulling tree stumps in Saint-André ca. 1870

In 1760, the site was the scene of the last battle between the English and French, which resulted in the destruction of the settlement and the displacement of its population to the east. It was repopulated by Acadians and French Canadians in the 19th century.[1]

In 1842, the geographic township of Ristigouche was formed, named after the Restigouche River (Ristigouche in French) on which it bordered. In 1855, it was incorporated as the Township Municipality of Ristigouche. In 1908, the Parish of Saint-André was established, named in honour of André-Albert Blais (1842-1919), bishop of Rimouski from 1891 to 1919.[1]

In 1907, the township lost the south-eastern portion of its territory when it separated to form the Township Municipality of Ristigouche-Partie-Sud-Est.[5]

In 1989, the township changed its name and status to Municipality of Saint-André-de-Restigouche, choosing to adopt the parish name to avoid confusion with other places.[1]

Demographics

Population
Canada census – Saint-André-de-Restigouche community profile
20212011
Population154 (-4.3% from 2016)157 (-18.2% from 2006)
Land area143.37 km2 (55.36 sq mi)143.96 km2 (55.58 sq mi)
Population density1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)
Median age58.4 (M: 55.2, F: 59.2)49.9 (M: 48.5, F: 50.4)
Private dwellings70 (total)  87 (total) 
Median household income$.N/A
Notes: Income data for this area has been suppressed for data quality or confidentiality reasons.
References: 2021[6] 2011[7] earlier[8][9]
Historical Census Data - Saint-André-de-Restigouche, Quebec[10]
YearPop.±%
1991 227—    
1996 220−3.1%
YearPop.±%
2001 218−0.9%
2006 192−11.9%
YearPop.±%
2011 157−18.2%

Language

Mother tongue (2006):[11]

  • English only: 15.8%
  • French only: 78.9%
  • English and French: 0%
  • Other languages: 5.3%

See also

References
  1. "Saint-André-de-Restigouche (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  2. "Saint-André-de-Restigouche". Répertoire des municipalités (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  3. "Saint-André-de-Restigouche census profile". 2011 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  4. "Présentation de la Municipalité de St-André-de-Restigouche" (in French). région de Matapédia et les Plateaux. Archived from the original on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  5. "Ristigouche-Partie-Sud-Est (Municipalité de canton)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  6. "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  7. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  8. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  9. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  10. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  11. "Saint-André-de-Restigouche community profile". 2006 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
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