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Mont-Joli
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Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Mont-Joli Church
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Location within La Mitis RCM
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Quebec |
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| Region | Bas-Saint-Laurent | ||
| RCM | La Mitis | ||
| Constituted | 13 June 2001 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 24.30 km2 (9.38 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 24.24 km2 (9.36 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | ||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 6,384 | ||
| • Density | 263.3/km2 (682/sq mi) | ||
| • Pop 2016–2021 |  1.6% |
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| • Dwellings | 3,173 | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Postal code(s) |
G5H 1W8
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| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 | ||
Highways A-20 |
 Route 132 |
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Mont-Joli is a city in Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, near the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River. Mont-Joli is the main town of the La Mitis Regional County Municipality.
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History of Mont-Joli
The history of Mont-Joli is closely linked to the railway. In 1867, a railway connection was needed to link New Brunswick and Nova Scotia with the rest of Canada. Work on the Intercolonial Railway began in 1868.
How Mont-Joli Got Its Name
Engineers first planned to build the railway station in Saint-Octave-de-Métis. However, the landscape there was too rough for a train station and maintenance shops. So, they chose a higher, flatter area in Sainte-Flavie instead.
This new train station was first called Sainte-Flavie-Station. In 1880, this area became its own separate place. It was named Mont-Joli, which means "Pretty Mountain" in French. This name was used by the first people who settled there.
Recent Changes to the City
On June 13, 2001, a nearby town called Saint-Jean-Baptiste joined with Mont-Joli. This made Mont-Joli a larger city.
Geography and Climate
Mont-Joli is located in a beautiful area of Quebec. It has a specific type of weather that changes a lot throughout the year.
Understanding Mont-Joli's Climate
Mont-Joli has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature for the whole year is about 3.9 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit).
The city gets a good amount of rain and snow each year. October is usually the wettest month. The warmest month is July, and the coldest is January.
| Climate data for Mont-Joli Climate ID: 7055121; coordinates 48°36′32″N 68°12′27″W / 48.60889°N 68.20750°W; elevation: 52.4 m (172 ft); WMO ID: 71718; 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1943–present |
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | 13.7 | 11.3 | 25.7 | 30.5 | 37.8 | 42.7 | 41.6 | 41.3 | 39.3 | 31.0 | 25.2 | 18.7 | 42.7 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.3 (55.9) |
12.4 (54.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
29.1 (84.4) |
33.7 (92.7) |
35.1 (95.2) |
35.9 (96.6) |
35.1 (95.2) |
32.6 (90.7) |
26.7 (80.1) |
23.3 (73.9) |
16.7 (62.1) |
35.9 (96.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −7.2 (19.0) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
6.0 (42.8) |
14.0 (57.2) |
19.8 (67.6) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
17.3 (63.1) |
9.7 (49.5) |
3.5 (38.3) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
8.2 (46.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −11.3 (11.7) |
−10.3 (13.5) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
2.0 (35.6) |
9.0 (48.2) |
14.6 (58.3) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.1 (62.8) |
12.7 (54.9) |
6.1 (43.0) |
0.4 (32.7) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
3.9 (39.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −15.4 (4.3) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
3.9 (39.0) |
9.2 (48.6) |
12.9 (55.2) |
12.1 (53.8) |
8.0 (46.4) |
2.5 (36.5) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−9.6 (14.7) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −34.7 (−30.5) |
−31.1 (−24.0) |
−29.4 (−20.9) |
−19.9 (−3.8) |
−12.2 (10.0) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
0.8 (33.4) |
1.8 (35.2) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−8.4 (16.9) |
−18.3 (−0.9) |
−30.6 (−23.1) |
−34.7 (−30.5) |
| Record low wind chill | −51.3 | −48.3 | −39.4 | −29.0 | −17.8 | −3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | −6.7 | −13.1 | −29.6 | −43.5 | −51.3 |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 74.0 (2.91) |
65.0 (2.56) |
70.0 (2.76) |
64.0 (2.52) |
75.5 (2.97) |
76.1 (3.00) |
92.5 (3.64) |
77.5 (3.05) |
85.7 (3.37) |
97.0 (3.82) |
73.7 (2.90) |
80.6 (3.17) |
931.7 (36.68) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 10.4 (0.41) |
4.6 (0.18) |
13.4 (0.53) |
42.3 (1.67) |
73.7 (2.90) |
76.1 (3.00) |
92.5 (3.64) |
77.5 (3.05) |
85.7 (3.37) |
88.1 (3.47) |
44.2 (1.74) |
21.4 (0.84) |
630.0 (24.80) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 71.6 (28.2) |
66.2 (26.1) |
60.3 (23.7) |
21.8 (8.6) |
1.8 (0.7) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.9 (1.5) |
30.6 (12.0) |
66.8 (26.3) |
323.0 (127.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 20.7 | 16.5 | 14.3 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 12.3 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 18.4 | 178.0 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 2.5 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 9.1 | 13.4 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 12.3 | 14.1 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 109.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 19.9 | 15.9 | 12.0 | 5.6 | 0.48 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 8.4 | 16.9 | 80.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 1500 LST) | 71.8 | 70.1 | 68.2 | 64.0 | 59.3 | 61.2 | 64.3 | 63.6 | 65.6 | 70.6 | 72.9 | 74.8 | 67.2 |
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Population and Demographics
Mont-Joli is home to thousands of people. The population changes over time, as shown by different census counts.
Historical Population Trends
The city's population has grown and changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in Mont-Joli according to past census data.
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Recent Census Information
In the 2021 Canadian census, Mont-Joli had a population of 6,384 people. This was a small increase of 1.6% from its population in 2016. The city has a land area of about 24.24 square kilometers. This means there were about 263 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
| Canada census – Mont-Joli community profile | |||
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| 2016 | 2011 | ||
| Population: | 6,281 (-5.8% from 2011) | 6,665 (+1.5% from 2006) | |
| Land area: | 24.20 km2 (9.34 sq mi) | 24.25 km2 (9.36 sq mi) | |
| Population density: | 259.5/km2 (672/sq mi) | 272.6/km2 (706/sq mi) | |
| Median age: | 51.3 (M: 49.9, F: 52.7) | 49.8 (M: 48.0, F: 50.8) | |
| Total private dwellings: | 3,102 | 3,138 | |
| Median household income: | $43,568 | $46,221 | |
| References: 2016 2011 earlier | |||
Languages Spoken in Mont-Joli
Most people in Mont-Joli speak French as their first language. The table below shows the main languages spoken by residents, based on census data.
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6,005 |  0.3% |
98.5% | 40 | 33.3% |
0.7% | 20 |  0.0% |
0.3% | 20 | 33.3% |
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6,025 | 4.2% |
99.0% | 30 | 25.0% |
0.5% | 20 | 33.3% |
0.3% | 15 | 25.0% |
0.2% | |||||
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6,290 | 2.2% |
98.5% | 40 | 11.1% |
0.6% | 30 | 0.0% |
0.5% | 20 | 50.0% |
0.3% | |||||
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6,155 | 12.5% |
98.2% | 45 | 80.0% |
0.7% | 30 | n/a% |
0.5% | 40 | n/a% |
0.6% | |||||
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5,470 | n/a | 99.3% | 25 | n/a | 0.5% | 0 | n/a | 0.0% | 0 | n/a | 0.0% | |||||
Transportation and Infrastructure
Mont-Joli is an important hub for travel in its region. It has major roads, an airport, and a train station.
Roads and Highways
Mont-Joli is the eastern end of Autoroute 20, a main highway. Route 132 also goes through the center of the city. This route forms a loop around the Gaspé Peninsula.
Air and Rail Travel
The Mont-Joli Airport is the only airport in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region that offers regular flights. This makes it easy for people to fly in and out of the area. Mont-Joli also has a train station, the Mont-Joli railway station, which serves as a stop for passenger trains.
Famous People from Mont-Joli
Many talented people have come from Mont-Joli. Here are a few notable individuals:
- Gaétan D'Amours: A famous bodybuilder who won several titles, including Mr. Canada in 1961.
- Danielle Doyer: A politician who represented the area.
- Donald Dufresne: A former professional hockey player in the NHL. He later became an assistant manager for the Rimouski Océanic.
- René Dupéré: A well-known composer, famous for his music with Cirque du Soleil.
- Pierre Labrie: A writer.
- Maurice Lamontagne: An economist and a Canadian Senator.
- Robert Piché: An airline pilot known for safely landing a plane after it lost power.
- Gervais Rioux: An Olympic cyclist who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
See also
In Spanish: Mont-Joli para niños
