Tingwick, Quebec

Tingwick is a Canadian municipality of Quebec established in Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Quebec.

Tingwick
Municipality
Location within Arthabaska RCM.
Location within Arthabaska RCM.
Tingwick is located in Southern Quebec
Tingwick
Tingwick
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionCentre-du-Québec
RCMArthabaska
ConstitutedDecember 12, 1981
Government
[2]
 • MayorPaul-Émile Simoneau
 • Federal ridingRichmond—Arthabaska
 • Prov. ridingDrummond–Bois-Francs
Area
[2][3]
 • Total170.10 km2 (65.68 sq mi)
 • Land169.68 km2 (65.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total1,395
 • Density8.2/km2 (21/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Decrease 4.3%
DemonymTingwickois
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0A 1L0
Area code819
Geographical code39025
Websitewww.tingwick.ca

Geography

The Municipality of Tingwick is located within the township of Tingwick in the Eastern Townships. There are 2 rivers: Rivière des Pins and Rivière des Rosiers (also known as Trout River).

Sport

A skiing centre is located at Mount Gleason.

Economy

Agriculture is the main industry in the area, focusing on dairy, pork, and maple sugar production.

Building
  • Catholic church Saint Patrick since 1857.
  • Primary school Saint-Coeur-de-Marie.

Event

Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.

References
  1. "Reference number 381429 in Banque de noms de lieux du Québec". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. "Geographic code 39025 in the official Répertoire des municipalités". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  3. "Tingwick, Quebec (Code 2439025) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.


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