Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc

Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Municipality
Saint-Mathieu Church
Saint-Mathieu Church
Location within Maskinongé RCM.
Location within Maskinongé RCM.
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc is located in Central Quebec
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Location in central Quebec.
Coordinates: 46°34′N 72°55′W / 46.567°N 72.917°W / 46.567; -72.917[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionMauricie
RCMMaskinongé
ConstitutedJune 30, 1886
Government
[2]
 • MayorClaude Mayrand
 • Federal ridingBerthier—Maskinongé
 • Prov. ridingSaint-Maurice
Area
[2][3]
 • Total
228.10 km2 (88.07 sq mi)
 • Land218.85 km2 (84.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
1,482
 • Density6.8/km2 (18/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
Increase 10.8%
 • Dwellings
1,164
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0X 1N0
Area code819
Highways R-351
Websitewww.stmathieuduparc.org

Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ matjø dy paʁk]) is a municipality in the Mauricie region of the province of Quebec in Canada. Prior to March 28, 1998, it was known simply as Saint-Mathieu.

It is home to the Mokotakan Museum, showcasing the First Nations of Quebec.

References

  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 342502". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 51070". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  3. ^ a b "Data table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Municipalité (MÉ) [Census subdivision], Quebec". 9 February 2022.




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