Mansfield-et-Pontefract

Mansfield-et-Pontefract is a municipality in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality of western Quebec, Canada. It is located on the Ottawa River, northwest of Gatineau. It is the most populated municipality in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality, with most of the population and businesses concentrated along Quebec Route 148.[4]

Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Municipality
Location within Pontiac RCM
Location within Pontiac RCM
Mansfield-et-Pontefract is located in Western Quebec
Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Mansfield-et-Pontefract
Location in western Quebec
Coordinates: 45°51′40″N 76°44′21″W[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionOutaouais
RCMPontiac
ConstitutedJanuary 1, 1868
Government
[2]
 • MayorSandra Armstrong
 • Federal ridingPontiac
 • Prov. ridingPontiac
Area
[2][3]
 • Total523.45 km2 (202.11 sq mi)
 • Land466.61 km2 (180.16 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total2,250
 • Density4.8/km2 (12/sq mi)
 • Pop (2016-21)
Decrease 1.5%
 • Dwellings
1,074
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0X 1R0
Area code819
Highways R-148
Websitewww.mansfield-pontefract.com
The chutes on the Coulonge River.
The Bryson House, built in the 19th century and a Quebec historical site since 1980.

It is home to the main tourist attractions of the Pontiac region: the Chutes Coulonge, the George Bryson House, and the Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge.

Communities
  • Davidson
  • Dépôt Davidson
  • Devonshire Park
  • Jim Lake
  • Leclair
  • Mansfield

History

In 1849, the Mansfield Township was formed that was incorporated as a township municipality in 1855. It may have been named after an English town in Nottinghamshire or in honour of Sir James Mansfield (1733-1821), Solicitor General of Canada in 1780, or William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (1705–1793). In 1863, Pontefract Township was officially established, named after an English town in Yorkshire.[1]

On January 1, 1868, the townships were merged to form the United Township Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract. In 1888, a portion of its territory separated and was incorporated as the Village Municipality of Fort-Coulonge. In 2003, Mansfield-et-Pontefract changed its status from united township municipality to an ordinary municipality.[1]

Demographics

Population
Canada census – Mansfield-et-Pontefract community profile
202120162011
Population2,250 (-1.5% from 2016)2,285 (3.7% from 2011)2,204 (+6.2% from 2006)
Land area466.61 km2 (180.16 sq mi)477.44 km2 (184.34 sq mi)474.80 km2 (183.32 sq mi)
Population density4.8/km2 (12/sq mi)4.8/km2 (12/sq mi)4.6/km2 (12/sq mi)
Median age49.2 (M: 49.2, F: 49.2)47.1 (M: 47.1, F: 47.0)44.3 (M: 44.5, F: 44.2)
Private dwellings1,074 (total)  1,113 (total)  1,030 (total) 
Median household income$76,500$61,664$.N/A
Notes: 2011 income data for this area has been suppressed for data quality or confidentiality reasons.
References: 2021[5] 2016[6] 2011[7] earlier[8][9]
Historical Census Data - Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1976 2,004—    
1981 2,021+0.8%
1986 1,958−3.1%
1991 1,902−2.9%
1996 2,115+11.2%
YearPop.±%
2001 2,077−1.8%
2006 2,075−0.1%
2011 2,204+6.2%
2016 2,285+3.7%
2021 2,250−1.5%
2006 data based on adjustment following Census publication.
Source: Statistics Canada[10]

Language

Mother tongue (2021):[3]

  • English as first language: 17.8%
  • French as first language: 77.6%
  • English and French as first language: 4.1%
  • Other as first language: 0.5%

See also

References
  1. "Mansfield-et-Pontefract (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  2. "Mansfield-et-Pontefract". Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (in French). Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  3. "Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Municipalité (MÉ) Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  4. Lisa Corrigan. "Municipality". Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  5. "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  6. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  7. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  8. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  9. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  10. 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
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