Joliette facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joliette
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boulevard Manseau
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Location within Joliette RCM.
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 Joliette
Location in Central Quebec
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Quebec |
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| Region | Lanaudière | |
| RCM | Joliette | |
| Constituted | November 12, 1966 | |
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| • City | 23.60 km2 (9.11 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 22.96 km2 (8.86 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 39.03 km2 (15.07 sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 108.66 km2 (41.95 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • City | 21,384 | |
| • Density | 891.8/km2 (2,310/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 49,246 | |
| • Urban density | 1,261.7/km2 (3,268/sq mi) | |
| • Metro | 52,706 | |
| • Metro density | 485.0/km2 (1,256/sq mi) | |
| • Pop 2016-2021 |  6.6% |
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| • Dwellings | 10,285 | |
| Demonym(s) | Joliettain, Joliettaine | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Postal code(s) |
J6E
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| Area code(s) | 450 and 579 | |
Highways A-31 |
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Joliette (French pronunciation: [ʒɔljɛt]) is a city in southwest Quebec, Canada. It is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Montreal. The city is located on the L'Assomption River. Joliette is the main city of the Joliette Regional County Municipality. It is also considered part of the North Shore area of Greater Montreal.
Joliette is home to the Joliette Art Museum. This museum has many different types of art. You can see paintings, sculptures, and paper artwork there. It also has a large collection of art from the French Middle Ages.
The city has three high schools where students learn in French. There is also one high school where students learn in English. Joliette is also home to a campus of the Cégep régional de Lanaudière. A Cégep is a type of college in Quebec that students attend after high school.
Joliette was first started in 1823 by a businessman named Barthélemy Joliette. He named it L'Industrie. In 1863, it officially became a city and changed its name to Joliette.
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About Joliette
Joliette is a city with a population of over 21,000 people. It covers an area of about 23 square kilometers (9 square miles). The city is a busy place with many things to do.
What Languages are Spoken?
Most people in Joliette speak French as their first language. About 92% of residents speak French. Other languages spoken include Spanish, English, and Arabic. Some people speak both French and English.
People and Cultures
Most people in Joliette are of European background. There are also smaller groups of people from different cultures. These include Black, Latin American, and Arab communities. About 2.4% of the population is Indigenous.
Religion in Joliette
Many people in Joliette are Christian, especially Catholic. However, more people are becoming non-religious. Some other religions like Islam and Buddhism are also present in the city.
Joliette's Economy
The economy of Joliette mainly focuses on making things (manufacturing) and providing services. These are important parts of how the city makes money.
Local Businesses
One of the biggest businesses in the area is Graybec. It is a large company that makes gravel. Graybec has a huge quarry just outside the city. A quarry is a place where stone, sand, or gravel is dug out of the ground.
In the center of Joliette, you will find Galeries Joliette. This is a shopping mall with almost 100 stores. It also has a five-story office building.
Education in Joliette
Joliette has many schools for students of all ages.
High Schools and Colleges
- Cégep régional de Lanaudière à Joliette: This is a college where students can continue their education after high school.
- Francophone Schools: The Commission scolaire des Samares runs public schools where French is the main language.
- École secondaire Thérèse-Martin
- École secondaire Barthélemy-Joliette
- École Primaire Les Mélèzes
- École Primaire Saint-Pierre (Marie-Charlotte)
- Anglophone Schools: The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board runs schools where English is the main language.
- Joliette Elementary School (located in Saint-Charles-Borromée)
- Joliette High School
- Private Schools:
- Académie Antoine-Manseau (a private school where French is spoken)
Important Places
Joliette is home to some important religious buildings.
- Diocese of Joliette: This is a religious area led by a bishop.
- St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral: This is a large and important church in the city.
Famous People from Joliette
Many talented people have come from Joliette.
- A.J. Greer - an ice hockey player
- Francine Racette - an actress
- Charles Richard-Hamelin - a concert pianist
- Dominique Ducharme - a former head coach for the Montreal Canadiens ice hockey team
- Paul Tellier - a businessman and public servant
- Marie-Hélène Turcotte - an animated film director and artist
