Saint-Valentin, Quebec

Saint-Valentin (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ valɑ̃tɛ̃]) is a municipality in southern Quebec, Canada located in the administrative area of the Montérégie. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 470.

Saint-Valentin
Coat of arms of Saint-Valentin
Motto: 
Faire que devra
Location within Le Haut-Richelieu RCM
Location within Le Haut-Richelieu RCM
Saint-Valentin is located in Southern Quebec
Saint-Valentin
Saint-Valentin
Location in southern Quebec
Coordinates: 45°08′N 73°19′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionMontérégie
RCMLe Haut-Richelieu
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
  MayorPierre Chamberland
  Federal ridingSaint-Jean
  Prov. ridingHuntingdon
Area
  Total39.50 km2 (15.25 sq mi)
  Land39.56 km2 (15.27 sq mi)
 There is an apparent
contradiction between two
authoritative sources
Population
 (2011)[4]
  Total470
  Density11.9/km2 (31/sq mi)
  Pop 2006-2011
Decrease 1.7%
  Dwellings
173
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways R-202
Websitewww.municipalite.
saint-valentin.qc.ca

Named after the Christian hallow Saint Valentine, the community has lately been trying to capitalize on its name as a destination for lovers. A Festival de la Saint-Valentin is held every February, along with a St. Valentine's Day Mass. The post office frequently receives letters from around the world to postmark.[5]

Demographics

Population

Canada census – Saint-Valentin community profile
20212011
Population418 (-6.5% from 2016)470 (-1.7% from 2006)
Land area39.27 km2 (15.16 sq mi)39.56 km2 (15.27 sq mi)
Population density10.6/km2 (27/sq mi)11.9/km2 (31/sq mi)
Median age43.6 (M: 44.8, F: 42.4)39.3 (M: 42.8, F: 34.5)
Private dwellings160 (total)  173 (total) 
Median household income$58,180
References: 2021[6] 2011[4] earlier[7][8]
Historical Census Data - Saint-Valentin, Quebec[9]
YearPop.±%
1991 510    
1996 490−3.9%
YearPop.±%
2001 479−2.2%
2006 478−0.2%
YearPop.±%
2011 470−1.7%

Language

Canada Census Mother Tongue - Saint-Valentin, Quebec[9]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2011
460
425 Decrease 11.5% 92.39% 10 Steady 0.0% 2.17% 5 Decrease 50.0% 1.09% 20 Increase 100.0% 4.35%
2006
510
480 Increase 9.1% 94.12% 10 Decrease 60.0% 1.96% 10 Increase n/a% 1.96% 10 Decrease 33.3% 1.96%
2001
480
440 Increase 1.1% 91.67% 25 Increase n/a% 5.21% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.00% 15 Decrease 70.0% 3.12%
1996
495
435 n/a 87.88% 0 n/a 0.00% 10 n/a 2.02% 50 n/a 10.10%

Education

The South Shore Protestant Regional School Board previously served the municipality.[10]

See also

References

  1. "Reference number 402076 in Banque de noms de lieux du Québec". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Saint-Valentin
  3. Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: Saint-Jean (Quebec)
  4. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  5. Peretz, Ingrid. "Saint-Valentin, Que., has its heart set on becoming the capital of love." The Globe and Mail. February 11, 2011.
  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. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  10. King, M.J. (Chairperson of the board). "South Shore Protestant Regional School Board" (St. Johns, PQ). The News and Eastern Townships Advocate. Volume 119, No. 5. Thursday December 16, 1965. p. 2. Retrieved from Google News on November 23, 2014.



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