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Chaudière-Appalaches
Chaudière-Appalaches
Chaudière-Appalaches
Country  Canada Canada
Province  Quebec
Population
 (2006)
 • Total 393,669

Chaudière-Appalaches is a beautiful region in Quebec, Canada. It's named after two important natural features: the Chaudière River and the Appalachian Mountains. This area is known for its stunning landscapes and friendly communities.

In 2006, about 393,669 people lived in Chaudière-Appalaches. The region covers a large area of about 15,078 square kilometers. Some of its main cities include Lévis, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Sainte-Marie, and Montmagny.

Exploring Chaudière-Appalaches

This region is divided into several smaller areas called Regional County Municipalities. Think of them like smaller districts within the larger region.

Regional County Municipalities

These are the main local areas that make up Chaudière-Appalaches:

  • Beauce-Sartigan Regional County Municipality
  • Bellechasse Regional County Municipality
  • La Nouvelle-Beauce Regional County Municipality
  • Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality
  • Les Etchemins Regional County Municipality
  • L'Islet Regional County Municipality
  • Lotbinière Regional County Municipality
  • Montmagny Regional County Municipality
  • Robert-Cliche Regional County Municipality

Important Cities and Towns

Besides the Regional County Municipalities, there is also one large independent city in the region.

Lévis: A Major City

Lévis is a very important city in Chaudière-Appalaches. It is considered an "independent city" because it manages its own local government. Lévis is further divided into smaller parts called boroughs:

  • Borough of Desjardins
  • Borough of Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Est
  • Borough of Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Ouest

Other Communities to Know

Here are some other notable cities and towns you might find in the Chaudière-Appalaches region:

  • Beauceville
  • Disraeli
  • Laurier-Station
  • Montmagny
  • Saint-Apollinaire
  • Saint-Georges
  • Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce
  • Sainte-Marie
  • Saint-Pamphile
  • Thetford Mines

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  • LocationChaudière-Appalaches

    Map showing the location of Chaudière-Appalaches in Quebec.

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