Cascapédia–Saint-Jules

Cascapédia–Saint-Jules is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.

Cascapédia–Saint-Jules
Municipality
Cascapedia River seen fron Route 132 in Cascapédia–Saint-Jules in July 2018
Location within Bonaventure RCM.
Cascapédia–Saint-Jules
Location in eastern Quebec.
Coordinates: 48°15′N 65°55′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionGaspésie–
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RCMBonaventure
ConstitutedJune 2, 1999
Government
 • MayorGaetan (Guy) Boudreau
 • Federal ridingGaspésie—
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
 • Prov. ridingBonaventure
Area
 • Total161.40 km2 (62.32 sq mi)
 • Land162.61 km2 (62.78 sq mi)
 There is an apparent contradiction between two authoritative sources
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total741
 • Density4.6/km2 (12/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
 3.8%
 • Dwellings
403
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0C 1T0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways Route 132
Route 299

The municipality includes the communities of Grande-Cascapédia and Saint-Jules, both located along the Cascapédia River.

History

On June 2, 1999, the Municipalities of Grande-Cascapédia and Saint-Jules were merged to form the Municipality of Cascapédia. It was renamed to Cascapédia–Saint-Jules on June 26, 2000.[1]

Grande-Cascapédia

Kigicapigiak had been a Mi'kmaq summer coastal community prior to European settlement.[4][5] Grande-Cascapédia was formed in the mid 19th century. Named after the adjacent river, originally called Cascapédiac, this name is from the Mi'kmaq words kaska (broad) and pegiag (river). In 1860, the local parish was established that 3 years later counted some 1500 inhabitants, and in 1883, its post office opened. In 1929, the place was incorporated as a municipality.[6] Another theory on the etymology is that it was named for the Mi'kmaq word kěskebeâk which means "wide paddle."[7]

Saint-Jules

Saint-Jules was founded as a mission in 1899, and became a parish only 2 years later. It was named after Pope Julius I, and also called Saint-Jules-de-Maria (1922-1950) or Saint-Jules-de-Cascapédia to distinguish it from Saint-Jules in the Beauce region. Its post office opened in 1922. In 1949, the place was incorporated as a separate municipality out of the Township Municipality of Maria.[8]

Demographics

Population
Canada census – Cascapédia–Saint-Jules community profile
2011 2006
Population: 741 (+3.8% from 2006) 714 (+5.2% from 2001)
Land area: 162.61 km2 (62.78 sq mi) 162.61 km2 (62.78 sq mi)
Population density: 4.6/km2 (12/sq mi) 4.4/km2 (11/sq mi)
Median age: 46.5 (M: 46.9, F: 45.7) 45.4 (M: 45.0, F: 45.7)
Total private dwellings: 403 338
Median household income: $43,530 $42,956
References: 2011[9] 2006[10] earlier[11]
Historical Census Data - Cascapédia–Saint-Jules, Quebec[12]
YearPop.±%
1991P 642—    
1996P 673+4.8%
YearPop.±%
2001 679+0.9%
2006 714+5.2%
YearPop.±%
2011 741+3.8%
(P) pre-merger combined totals for municipalities of Grande-Cascapédia and Saint-Jules.

Language

Mother tongue (2006):[13]

  • English only: 63.2%
  • French only: 35.4%
  • English and French: 0%
  • Other language: 1.4%

See also

References
  1. "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  2. "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules". Répertoire des municipalités (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  3. "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules census profile". 2011 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  4. "Micmac Locations". Micmac Tribe. Access Genealogy. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  5. Vetromile, Eugene (1866). The Abnakis and their history. J.B. Kirker. p. 59.
  6. "Grande-Cascapédia" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  7. Rand, Silas Tertius (1875-01-01). A First Reading Book in the Micmac Language: Comprising the Micmac Numerals, and the Names of the Different Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Trees, &c. of the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Also, Some of the Indian Names of Places, and Many Familiar Words and Phrases, Translated Literally Into English. Nova Scotia Printing Company.
  8. "Saint-Jules" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  9. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  10. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  11. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
  12. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  13. "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules community profile". 2006 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-30.



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