Magog, Quebec

Magog
—  City  —
City of Magog - Ville de Magog
The skyline of the city of Magog.
Coat of arms Logo
Motto: Fidelitate et Labore(Latin) "Through work and labour."
Location within Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality.
Coordinates (7, rue Principale Est [1]): 45°15′51.48″N 72°08′45.6″W / 45.2643°N 72.146°W / 45.2643; -72.146Coordinates: 45°15′51.48″N 72°08′45.6″W / 45.2643°N 72.146°W / 45.2643; -72.146
Country	Canada
Province	Quebec
Region	Estrie
RCM	Memphrémagog
Incorporated	October 9, 2002
Electoral Districts Federal	Brome—Missisquoi
Provincial	Orford
Government[1][2][3]
– Mayor	Vicky May Hamm
– Federal MP(s)	Pierre Jacob (NDP)
– Quebec MNA(s)	Pierre Reid (PLQ)
Area[4]
– Total	144.12 km2 (55.6 sq mi)
Population (2006)[4]
– Total	23,880
– Density	162.7/km2 (421.4/sq mi)
– Change (2001-06)	6.0%
– Dwellings	12,553
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
– Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
Postal code(s)	J1X
Area code(s)	819
Access Routes[5] A-10 A-55	Route 108 Route 112 Route 141 Route 247
Website	www.ville.magog.qc.ca

Magog ( /ˈmeɪɡɔːɡ/; French: [mɑˈɡɔɡ]) is a city in southeastern Quebec, Canada, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Montreal at the confluence of Lake Memphremagog--after which the city was named—with the Rivière aux Cerises and the Magog River. It is a major centre and industrial city in the Regional County Municipality of Memphremagog.

In 2002 the City of Magog was merged with the Township of Magog and the Village of Omerville as part of the municipal reorganization in Quebec.

History

It began as a camp for the First Nations in the region. The town was founded in 1776, when Loyalists immigrated from nearby Vermont. They called it The Outlet, referring to the flow of water emptying into the Magog River from the lake.^{[citation needed]} The city was named after Lake Memphremagog, on which the city is situated.^{[citation needed]}

It was formally named Magog in 1855.

In 2002 the City of Magog was merged with the Township of Magog and the Village of Omerville as part of the municipal reorganization in Quebec.

Geography

Magog is a city in southeastern Quebec, Canada, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Montreal at the confluence of Lake Memphremagog, with the Rivière aux Cerises and the Magog River.

Climate

Climate data for Magog
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	17 (63)	15 (59)	24 (75)	29 (84)	33.9 (93.0)	33 (91)	34.4 (93.9)	33.3 (91.9)	30.6 (87.1)	27.2 (81.0)	22.8 (73.0)	18 (64)	34.4 (93.9)
Average high °C (°F)	−5.9 (21.4)	−4 (25)	1.7 (35.1)	9.3 (48.7)	17.5 (63.5)	22.1 (71.8)	24.5 (76.1)	23.2 (73.8)	18 (64)	11.4 (52.5)	3.9 (39.0)	−2.7 (27.1)	9.9
Daily mean °C (°F)	−10.4 (13.3)	−8.8 (16.2)	−2.8 (27.0)	4.6 (40.3)	12 (54)	16.9 (62.4)	19.4 (66.9)	18.2 (64.8)	13.3 (55.9)	7.1 (44.8)	0.5 (32.9)	−6.7 (19.9)	5.3
Average low °C (°F)	−14.9 (5.2)	−13.5 (7.7)	−7.3 (18.9)	−0.1 (31.8)	6.4 (43.5)	11.7 (53.1)	14.3 (57.7)	13.2 (55.8)	8.6 (47.5)	2.9 (37.2)	−2.9 (26.8)	−10.7 (12.7)	0.6
Record low °C (°F)	−37.2 (−35.0)	−38 (−36)	−31.7 (−25.1)	−17.2 (1.0)	−6.1 (21.0)	−2 (28)	2 (36)	0.6 (33.1)	−5 (23)	−8.9 (16.0)	−20.6 (−5.1)	−32.2 (−26.0)	−38 (−36)
Precipitation mm (inches)	86.5 (3.406)	62 (2.44)	80.2 (3.157)	81.7 (3.217)	100.3 (3.949)	110.4 (4.346)	120.2 (4.732)	120 (4.72)	97.8 (3.85)	95.6 (3.764)	92.3 (3.634)	87.6 (3.449)	1,134.5 (44.665)
Source: Environment Canada[6]

Demographics

According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census, the population of Magog is 23,880, up from 22,474 (adjusted for the 2002 boundary change) in 2001.

Language

Home language (2006)^[4]

Language	Population	Pct (%)
French only	21,990	93.25%
English only	1,145	4.85%
Both English and French	195	0.82%
French and a non-official language	50	0.21%
Other languages	195	0.82%

Economy

The city is a major^{[citation needed]} centre and industrial city in the Regional County Municipality of Memphremagog.

Industry

For several generations it was a one-industry (textile) manufacturing town, where Texmade linens were produced. The main plant is still there.

Tourism

Magog is in a resort area, with shops and services catering to vacationers and tourists. Tourism is related to the lake and the nearby Mount Orford drives the region industry. In 2004 the industry began to fall, leading to forced closure.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Magog
2. ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BROME--MISSISQUOI (Quebec)
3. ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: ORFORD
4. ^ ^{a b c} 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Magog, Quebec
5. ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
6. ^ Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 23 July 2010

External links

• Magog & Lake Memphremagog
• Ville de Magog
• Magog Historical Society
• Official tourist site for Memphremagog