Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska
Municipality in Quebec, Canada
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Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃t‿alɛksɑ̃dʁ də kamuʁaska]) is a municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec, in the Kamouraska Regional County Municipality.
Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska | |
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Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska in 2026 | |
 Location within Kamouraska RCM | |
  Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska Location in eastern Quebec | |
| Coordinates: 47°40′54″N 69°37′30″W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Bas-Saint-Laurent |
| RCM | Kamouraska |
| Constituted | July 1, 1855 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Anita Ouellet Castonguay |
| • Federal riding | Côte-du-Sud—Rivière-du-Loup—Kataskomiq—Témiscouata |
| • Prov. riding | Côte-du-Sud |
| Area | |
• Total | 116.50 km2 (44.98 sq mi) |
| • Land | 111.40 km2 (43.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[3] | |
• Total | 2,255 |
| • Density | 20.2/km2 (52/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2016–2021 |  6.9% |
| • Dwellings | 927 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area codes | 418 and 581 |
Highways   A-20 (TCH) |  R-230  R-289 |
| Website | www |
Before July 5, 1997, it was known simply as Saint-Alexandre.
History
The parish of Saint-Alexandre was founded in the first half of the 19th century.[1] It was canonically erected in 1851.[1] The post office was first opened in 1854 under the name "Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska".[1] The parish municipality of Saint-Alexandre was then created in 1855.[1] In 1997, its status was changed to a municipality alongside its name, which became Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska.[1]
1968 derailment
On January 27, 1968, the westbound Scotian passenger train operated by Canadian National Railway derailed near the Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska station. Two passengers were injured. The train was operating at about 65 miles per hour (105 km/h) when an axle on the locomotive broke.[4]
Geography
Lakes and rivers
The following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries:[1]
- Lac Morin (47°37′23″N 69°32′08″W) – located along the municipality's southern border.
- Le Petit Lac (47°40′10″N 69°33′41″W)
- Petite rivière Noire (47°41′38″N 69°32′33″W)
- Rivière Carrier (47°40′11″N 69°30′42″W)
- Rivière Fourchue (47°41′19″N 69°32′31″W)
Demographics
Population
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,255 (+6.9% from 2016) | 2,109 (-2.9% from 2011) | 2,050 (+9.0% from 2006) |
| Land area | 111.40 km2 (43.01 sq mi) | 111.31 km2 (42.98 sq mi) | 111.49 km2 (43.05 sq mi) |
| Population density | 20.2/km2 (52/sq mi) | 18.9/km2 (49/sq mi) | 18.4/km2 (48/sq mi) |
| Median age | 42.4 (M: 42.8, F: 42.0) | 42.6 (M: 41.5, F: 44.5) | 41.6 (M: 41.1, F: 42.4) |
| Private dwellings | 927 (total) | 912 (total) | 870 (total) |
| Median household income | $73,500 | $61,056 | $51,157 |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 1,735 | — |
| 1871 | 1,763 | +1.6% |
| 1881 | 1,758 | −0.3% |
| 1891 | 1,741 | −1.0% |
| 1901 | 1,760 | +1.1% |
| 1911 | 2,011 | +14.3% |
| 1921 | 1,889 | −6.1% |
| 1931 | 1,876 | −0.7% |
| 1941 | 2,023 | +7.8% |
| 1951 | 2,064 | +2.0% |
| 1956 | 2,046 | −0.9% |
| 1961 | 2,044 | −0.1% |
| 1966 | 1,949 | −4.6% |
| 1971 | 1,843 | −5.4% |
| 1976 | 1,845 | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 1,885 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 1,916 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 1,827 | −4.6% |
| 1996 | 1,807 | −1.1% |
| 2001 | 1,849 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 1,880 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 2,050 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 2,109 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 2,255 | +6.9% |
| Source: [8] | ||
Notable people
- Normand Laprise : Chef
