Charlemagne, Quebec

For other uses, see Charlemagne (disambiguation).

Charlemagne
Coordinates: 45°43′N 73°29′W / 45.717°N 73.483°W / 45.717; -73.483
Country	Canada
Province	Quebec
Region	Lanaudière
Regional County	L'Assomption
Settled
Incorporated	November 13, 1906
Government
– Type	Ville
– Mayor	Normand Grenier
– Federal riding	Repentigny
– Prov. riding	Masson
Area[1]
– Land	2.16 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1]
– Total	5,594
– Density	2,584.5/km2 (6,693.8/sq mi)
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
– Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
Postal Code	J5Z
Area code(s)	450
Website	www.ville.charlemagne.qc.ca

Charlemagne (pronounced: [ʃaʁ.lə.maɲ]) is an off-island suburb of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the north shore of the Rivière des Prairies, 24 kilometres (15 mi) northeast of Montreal's downtown core. As of 2006, the population was 5,594.

It is the birthplace of recording artist, Céline Dion,^[2] whom the town's council named one of its main streets after,^[3] doing so without the recognition of the Quebec Commission.^[4] Additionally, the town erected a sculpture on Dion's behalf.^[5] Charlemagne is also the birthplace of politician, Camille Laurin.

Demographics

Population:^[6]

• Population in 2006: 5,594
• Population in 2001: 5,662
• Population in 1996: 5,739
• Population in 1991: 5,598

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Statistics Canada 2006 Census - Charlemagne community profile
2. ^ Céline Dion receives honorary doctorate in Quebec City CBC News Retrieved 2011-05-11
3. ^ [http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/
4. ^ Céline Dion's name goes on - a street CBC News Retrieved 2011-05-11
5. ^ Céline Dion's name goes on - a street CBC News Retrieved 2011-05-11
6. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census

Coordinates: 45°43′N 73°29′W / 45.717°N 73.483°W / 45.717; -73.483