Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans

Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans is a municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec, Canada. It is part of the L'Île-d'Orléans Regional County Municipality, on the southeastern side of Île d'Orléans.

Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
Municipality
Location within L'Île-d'Orléans RCM
Location within L'Île-d'Orléans RCM
St-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans is located in Central Quebec
St-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
St-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
Location in central Quebec
Coordinates: 46°55′N 70°54′W[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionCapitale-Nationale
RCML'Île-d'Orléans
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorJean-Claude Pouliot
 • Federal ridingMontmorency—Charlevoix—
Haute-Côte-Nord
 • Prov. ridingCharlevoix–Côte-de-Beaupré
Area
[2][3]
 • Total43.50 km2 (16.80 sq mi)
 • Land43.63 km2 (16.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total1,059
 • Density24.3/km2 (63/sq mi)
 • Pop 2011-2016
Increase 14.7%
 • Dwellings
681
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0A 3W0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways R-368
Websitest-jean.iledorleans.com

Prior to April 5, 2003, it was known simply as Saint-Jean.[4]

History

The area was first colonized early in the 17th century. In 1680, a mission was founded and served by the priest of Sainte-Famille. In 1714, the Parish of Saint-Jean-Baptiste was formed and became a civil parish in 1722. It is believed that this name commemorates Jean de Lauson, Seneschal in New France and son of Governor Lauson, born circa 1620 and killed at the mouth of the Maheu River in 1661 by the Iroquois. Nevertheless, it could also be attributed to John the Baptist in line with the many other religious toponyms on the island.[1]

Although having a well-established agricultural history, Saint-Jean's location on the Saint Lawrence River prompted also development of maritime and fishing trades. It was especially known for its river pilots who would guide vessels through the treacherous Saint Lawrence navigation channel. Over the centuries, a great number of river pilots came from Saint-Jean.[5]

In 1845 the Municipality of Saint-Jean was formed, but abolished in 1847 when it became part of the County Municipality. In 1852, its post office opened. In 1855, it was reestablished as the Parish Municipality of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. In 2003, it changed statutes and its name, becoming the Municipality of Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans.[1]

Demographics

Population
Canada census – Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec community profile
202120162011
Population1,026 (-3.1% from 2016)1,059 (14.7% from 2011)923 (-4.6% from 2006)
Land area43.48 km2 (16.79 sq mi)43.63 km2 (16.85 sq mi)43.49 km2 (16.79 sq mi)
Population density23.6/km2 (61/sq mi)24.3/km2 (63/sq mi)21.2/km2 (55/sq mi)
Median age55.6 (M: 56, F: 54.8)53.9 (M: 54.8, F: 52.8)53.3 (M: 54.6, F: 52.3)
Private dwellings490 (total)  681 (total)  690 (total) 
Median household income$72,363$.N/A
Notes: 2011 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-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1976 812—    
1981 842+3.7%
1986 894+6.2%
1991 832−6.9%
1996 847+1.8%
YearPop.±%
2001 862+1.8%
2006 968+12.3%
2011 923−4.6%
2016 1,059+14.7%
Source: Statistics Canada[11]

Language
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec[11]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2016
1,060
 1,035 Increase 14.4% 97.6% 15 Increase 200.0% 1.4% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 15 Increase 200.0% 1.4%
2011
915
 905 Decrease 1.1% 98.91% 5 Increase n/a% 0.55% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.00% 5 Decrease 50.0% 0.55%
2006
965
 915 Increase 6.4% 94.82% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00% 40 Increase n/a% 4.14% 10 Increase n/a% 1.04%
2001
860
 860 Increase 6.8% 100.00% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00%
1996
835
 805 n/a 96.41% 10 n/a 1.20% 0 n/a 0.00% 20 n/a 2.39%

Tourism and attractions
The church of Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, built in 1734, and listed as a historic building.

Like the neighbouring municipalities, Saint-Jean has a rich cultural heritage with many historic buildings. Just past the heart of the village, there is a long line of quaint houses (formerly belonging to river pilots), art galleries, and artists' studios. Of particular interest is the Mauvide-Genest Manor, a rare and exceptional example of French seigneurial past and one of the oldest remaining manor houses in Quebec. This National Historic Site was built in 1734 and restored in 1999, and is now open to the public as a historic interpretation centre.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
  2. "Geographic code 20015 in the official Répertoire des municipalités". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  3. "Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans (Code 2420015) Census Profile". 2016 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-12-12. Retrieved 2012-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Sainte-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans". Île d'Orléans Tourism. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
  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 2021-04-26.
  8. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
  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. 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
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