Saint-André-de-Restigouche

Saint-André-de-Restigouche
Municipality
Motto(s): 
Ardeur, tenacité, dynamisme
Location within Avignon RCM
Location within Avignon RCM
St-André-de-Restigouche is located in Eastern Quebec
St-André-de-Restigouche
St-André-de-Restigouche
Location in eastern Quebec
Coordinates: 48°04′N 66°57′W / 48.067°N 66.950°W / 48.067; -66.950[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionGaspésie–
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RCMAvignon
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorDoris Deschênes
 • Federal ridingAvignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia
 • Prov. ridingBonaventure
Area
[2][3]
 • Total
144.14 km2 (55.65 sq mi)
 • Land143.37 km2 (55.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
154
 • Density1.1/km2 (3/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
Decrease 4.3%
 • Dwellings
92
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

Saint-André-de-Restigouche (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃t‿ɑ̃dʁe də ʁɛstiɡuʃ]) is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.

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]

Geography

The municipality is bounded to the west by the Matapedia River. The confluence of the Assemetquagan River with the Matapédia River is located at the northwest end of the municipality.

Hamlets

In addition to the hamlet of Saint-André-de-Restigouche proper, the municipality is made up of two other hamlets that act as neighborhoods within the municipality of Saint-André-de-Restgouche:

  • Millstream
  • Saint-Victor-de-Bonaventure

Demographics

Population

Canada census – Saint-André-de-Restigouche community profile
202120162011
Population154 (-4.3% from 2016)161 (+2.5% from 2011)157 (-18.2% from 2006)
Land area143.37 km2 (55.36 sq mi)144.54 km2 (55.81 sq mi)143.96 km2 (55.58 sq mi)
Population density1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)
Median age58.4 (M: 55.2, F: 59.2)55.6 (M: 56.2, F: 55.2)49.9 (M: 48.5, F: 50.4)
Private dwellings92 (total)  72 (occupied)95 (total)  87 (total) 
Median household income$.N/A$.N/A$.N/A
Notes: Income data for this area has been suppressed for data quality or confidentiality reasons.
References: 2021[6] 2016[7] 2011[8] earlier[9][10]
Historical Census Data - Saint-André-de-Restigouche, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1861 521—    
1871 575+10.4%
1881 339−41.0%
1896 579+70.8%
1901 922+59.2%
1911 428−53.6%
1921 489+14.3%
1931 551+12.7%
YearPop.±%
1941 753+36.7%
1951 872+15.8%
1956 832−4.6%
1961 794−4.6%
1966 569−28.3%
1971 464−18.5%
1976 330−28.9%
1981 253−23.3%
YearPop.±%
1986 213−15.8%
1991 227+6.6%
1996 220−3.1%
2001 218−0.9%
2006 192−11.9%
2011 157−18.2%
2016 161+2.5%
2021 154−4.3%
Source: Statistics Canada[11]

Language

Canada Census Mother Tongue - Saint-André-de-Restigouche, Quebec[11]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2021
155
 140 Increase 3.7% 90.3% 10 Decrease 60.0% 6.5% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0%
2016
160
 135 Decrease 6.9% 84.4% 25 Increase 150.0% 15.6% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0%
2011
155
 145 Decrease 3.3% 93.5% 10 Decrease 66.7% 6.5% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.0%
2006
190
 150 Decrease 23.1% 78.9% 30 Increase 20.0% 15.8% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 10 Increase n/a% 5.3%
2001
215
 195 Decrease 2.5% 90.7% 25 Increase 25.0% 11.6% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0%
1996
220
 200 n/a 90.9% 20 n/a 9.1% 0 n/a 0.0% 0 n/a 0.0%

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Saint-André-de-Restigouche (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
  2. ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 06040". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. ^ a b "Saint-André-de-Restigouche census profile". 2021 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  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. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  8. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  9. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  11. ^ a b 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census