Howick, Quebec

Howick is the third smallest municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec, located in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 630, of which over 60% are Francophones. Situated along the English River in the heart of the Chateauguay Valley, it is approximately 50 minutes southwest of Montreal and 20 minutes north of the Canada–United States border.

Howick
Municipality
Location within Le Haut-Saint-Laurent RCM.
Howick
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°11′N 73°51′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionMontérégie
RCMLe Haut-Saint-Laurent
ConstitutedOctober 29, 1915
Government
 • MayorRichard Raithby
 • Federal ridingBeauharnois—Salaberry
 • Prov. ridingHuntingdon
Area
 • Total1.00 km2 (0.39 sq mi)
 • Land0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[4]
 • Total630
 • Density634.2/km2 (1,643/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
 4.0%
 • Dwellings
288
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0S 1G0
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways Route 138

Geography

Lakes & Rivers

The following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries:[1]

  • English River – runs south to north along Howick's southeast boundary

Demographics

Population
Canada census – Howick, Quebec community profile
2011 2006
Population: 630 (+4.4% from 2006) 606 (+4.5% from 2001)
Land area: 0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi) 0.99 km2 (0.38 sq mi)
Population density: 634.2/km2 (1,643/sq mi) 610.1/km2 (1,580/sq mi)
Median age: 39.1 (M: 37.5, F: 40.2) 43.5 (M: 44.0, F: 43.3)
Total private dwellings: 288 272
Median household income: $38,092 $49,849
References: 2011[4] 2006[5] earlier[6]
Historical Census Data - Howick, Quebec[7]
YearPop.±%
1991 636—    
1996 617−3.0%
YearPop.±%
2001 580−6.0%
2006 606+4.5%
YearPop.±%
2011 630+4.0%

Language
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Howick, Quebec[7]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2011
630
 395 9.2% 62.70% 205 32.3% 32.54% 20 n/a% 3.17% 10 0.0% 1.59%
2006
600
 435 38.1% 72.50% 155 35.4% 25.83% 0 100.0% 0.00% 10 33.3% 1.67%
2001
580
 315 14.9% 54.31% 240 6.7% 41.38% 10 50.0% 1.72% 15 n/a% 2.59%
1996
615
 370 n/a 60.16% 225 n/a 36.59% 20 n/a 3.25% 0 n/a 0.00%

Attractions

Located outside Howick, in the hamlet of Allan's Corners, is the site of the Battle of the Chateauguay, where on October 25, 1813 Canadian and Native forces fought and repelled an invading American force that was planning to attack Montreal during the War of 1812. There is a National Parks of Canada museum near the site of the battle.

Transportation

The CIT du Haut-Saint-Laurent provides commuter and local bus services.

See also

References
  1. Reference number 29106 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (in French)
  2. Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Howick
  3. Riding history for Beauharnois—Salaberry, Quebec from the Library of Parliament
  4. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
  5. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
  6. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
  7. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census



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