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Anjou vs Sherbrooke

Anjou

Montréal

Anjou

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

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Sherbrooke leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Across 10 public indicators, here's how Anjou and Sherbrooke stack up. Anjou pulls ahead with 41,928 residents on population (172,950 residents for Sherbrooke). Anjou holds 13.9 km² on area, 353.4 km² for Sherbrooke. Anjou shows 3,025 residents per km² on density versus 489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke takes the edge on area (25.5× more), while Anjou stands out on density (6.2× more).

Comparison of Anjou and Sherbrooke on 10 public indicators
IndicatorAnjouSherbrooke
Population (residents)41 928172 950
Area (square kilometres)13,9 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 025489
Households (households)18 73580 475
Bus stops (stops)2651 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))1054
Primary schools (primary schools)834
Secondary schools (secondary schools)18
Public schools (public schools)944
Private schools (private schools)110

In short

Sherbrooke stands out with its vast territory of 353.4 km², which is about 25.5 times more (or 2450% more) than the 13.9 km² of Anjou. This difference in scale leads to a high urban density in Anjou, with 3,025 residents per km² compared to only 489 in Sherbrooke, creating a vibrant student city atmosphere in the Eastern Townships. While Anjou offers a tight-knit Montreal suburban environment with 18,735 households, Sherbrooke stands as a major regional hub home to 80,475 households.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Sherbrooke leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

Out of 100. The higher the number, the better the area fits that lifestyle. Computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.

Questions

Questions about Anjou vs Sherbrooke

Which is the better choice for a student between Anjou and Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke holds a clear student advantage with its major institutions and 54 schools in total, about 5.4 times more (or 440% more) than Anjou which has 10 schools.
How does public transit compare in these two areas?
Sherbrooke provides 1,436 bus stops, which is about 5.4 times more (or 442% more) than the 265 stops found in Anjou.
What is the difference regarding secondary schools for families?
Sherbrooke has 8 secondary schools compared to only 1 in Anjou, representing about 8 times more (or 700% more) options for teenagers.
If I prefer a less crowded living environment, which one should I choose?
Sherbrooke offers a much more spacious setting with a density of 489 residents per km², whereas Anjou has a density about 6.2 times higher (or 518% more) with 3,025 residents per km².
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