Richelieu, Quebec

Richelieu is a city in Rouville Regional County Municipality, in the province of Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 5,467. Its name comes from the fact that it lies along the Richelieu River.

Richelieu
Location within Rouville RCM.
Richelieu
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°27′N 73°15′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionMontérégie
RCMRouville
ConstitutedMarch 15, 2000
Government
  MayorJacques Ladouceur
  Federal ridingBeloeil—Chambly
  Prov. ridingChambly
Area
  Total32.50 km2 (12.55 sq mi)
  Land31.02 km2 (11.98 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[4]
  Total5,467
  Density176.2/km2 (456/sq mi)
  Pop 2006-2011
5.0%
  Dwellings
2,268
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J3L
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways
A-10

Route 112
Route 133
Route 227
Websitewww.ville.richelieu.qc.ca

Demographics

Transportation

The CIT Chambly-Richelieu-Carignan provides commuter and local bus services.

Education

The South Shore Protestant Regional School Board previously served the municipality.[7]

See also

References



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