Saint-Sulpice, Quebec

Saint-Sulpice (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ sylpis] ⓘ) is a municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, part of the L'Assomption Regional County Municipality. It is located on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River and includes most of Verchères Islands.

Saint-Sulpice
Parish municipality
Location within L'Assomption RCM
Location within L'Assomption RCM
Saint-Sulpice is located in Central Quebec
Saint-Sulpice
Saint-Sulpice
Location in central Quebec
Coordinates: 45°50′N 73°21′W[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionLanaudière
RCML'Assomption
Settled1680
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorPoste vacant
 • Federal ridingRepentigny
 • Prov. ridingRepentigny
Area
[2][3]
 • Total52.80 km2 (20.39 sq mi)
 • Land36.38 km2 (14.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total3,273
 • Density90.0/km2 (233/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006–2011
Decrease 1.8%
 • Dwellings
1,375
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J5W 1G1
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways
A-40
R-138
R-343
Websitewww.municipalitesaintsulpice.com

History

From 1680 onwards, French settlers colonized this area, clearing the land for cultivation. At that time it was part of the Saint-Sulpice Seignory that was owned by the Society of Saint-Sulpice. In 1640 the seignory granted a concession to Pierre Chevrier, Baron of Fancamp, and to Jérôme Le Royer.[1]

In 1706, the settlement was assigned its first pastor and in 1715, it had the region's only flour mill in operation. The Parish of Saint-Sulpice was formed in 1722, taking its name from the seignory. In 1845, the parish municipality was formed and in 1854, its post office opened.[1]

Demographics
Historical Census Data - Saint-Sulpice, Quebec[4]
YearPop.±%
1991 2,549—    
1996 3,307+29.7%
2001 3,343+1.1%
2006 3,332−0.3%
2011 3,273−1.8%

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Saint-Sulpice had a population of 3,360 living in 1,466 of its 1,517 total private dwellings, a change of -2.3% from its 2016 population of 3,439. With a land area of 36.17 km2 (13.97 sq mi), it had a population density of 92.9/km2 (240.6/sq mi) in 2021.[5]

Canada census – Saint-Sulpice community profile
20212011
Population3,360 (-2.3% from 2016)3,273 (-1.8% from 2006)
Land area36.17 km2 (13.97 sq mi)36.38 km2 (14.05 sq mi)
Population density92.9/km2 (241/sq mi)90.0/km2 (233/sq mi)
Median age44.4 (M: 44, F: 44.8)41.3 (M: 40.9, F: 41.7)
Private dwellings1,465 (total)  1,375 (total) 
Median household income$69,989
References: 2021[6] 2011[3] earlier[7][8]
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Saint-Sulpice, Quebec[4]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2011
3,255
 3,140 Decrease 2.6% 96.47% 35 Increase 133.3% 1.07% 15 Decrease 40.0% 0.46% 65 Increase 30.0% 2.00%
2006
3,315
 3,225 Decrease 1.4% 97.29% 15 Increase 50.0% 0.45% 25 Decrease n/a% 0.75% 50 Decrease 9.1% 1.51%
2001
3,335
 3,270 Increase 2.0% 98.05% 10 Decrease 71.4% 0.30% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.00% 55 Increase 120.0% 1.65%
1996
3,280
 3,205 n/a 97.71% 35 n/a 1.07% 15 n/a 0.46% 25 n/a 0.76%

Education

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates anglophone public schools, including:

Sister city

Notable People
  • Jacques Rougeau - former professional Wrestler, also known as "The Mountie"

See also

References
  1. "Saint-Sulpice (Municipalité de paroisse)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  2. "Geographic code 60020 in the official Répertoire des municipalités". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  3. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  4. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  5. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Quebec". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  6. "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  7. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  8. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  9. "JOLIETTE ELEMENTARY ZONE." Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Retrieved on September 17, 2017.
  10. "Municipalité de Saint-Sulpice".

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