For other places with the same name, see Havelock
| Havelock, Quebec | |
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| Coordinates (481, route 203 [1]): 45°02′33″N 73°45′28″W / 45.0425°N 73.75778°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Le Haut-Saint-Laurent |
| Established | April 01, 1863 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Beauharnois—Salaberry |
| Provincial | Huntingdon |
| Government [1][2][3] | |
| - Mayor | Denis Henderson |
| - Federal MP(s) | Claude DeBellefeuille (BQ) |
| - Quebec MNA(s) | Stéphane Billette (PLQ) |
| Area [4] | |
| - Land | 88.81 km2 (34.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| - Total | 761 |
| - Density | 8.6/km2 (22.3/sq mi) |
| - Change (2001-06) | ▼4.2% |
| - Dwellings | 379 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal code(s) | J0S |
| Area code(s) | 450 |
| Access Routes[5] |  Route 202 Route 203 |
| Website | www.havelockquebec.com |
Havelock is a township in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipalityin southern Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 761. Neighboring townships include Franklin to the west, St-Chrysostome to the north and Hemmingford to the east. Havelock's southern boundary is situated along the Canadian border with New York State, United States.
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History
Named after Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, a British general who served in India, the township was created in 1863 from the west end of Hemmingford Township.
Demographics
Population
Population trend[6]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 761 | ▼4.2% |
| 2001 | 794 | ▼2.1% |
| 1996 | 811 | ▲9.9% |
| 1991 | 738 | N/A |
Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 500 | 67.11% |
| English only | 220 | 29.53% |
| Both English and French | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other languages | 25 | 3.36% |
Arts and culture
The town is noted for its annual agricultural fair, Havelock Fair, held every September. It showcases the best the local countryside has to offer. It claims to be the oldest fair in Canada, founded in 1871.
References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Havelock
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BEAUHARNOIS--SALABERRY (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: HUNTINGDON
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Havelock, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
External links
- Havelock Fair
- Havelock official website
- Chateauguay Valley
- The Russeltown Flatts Church
- Apples
- Covey Hill
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