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Lachine vs Longueuil

Lachine

Montréal

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Longueuil

Province du Québec

Longueuil

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Longueuil leads on 6 of the 7 dimensions compared. Lachine and Longueuil share 12 comparable indicators. Lachine holds 41,616 residents on population, 254,480 residents for Longueuil; Lachine pulls ahead with 22.5 km² on area (115.8 km² for Longueuil); 1,848 residents per km² on density in Lachine, 2,198 residents per km² in Longueuil. population: Longueuil ahead by 6.1× more.

Comparison of Lachine and Longueuil on 12 public indicators
IndicatorLachineLongueuil
Population (residents)41 616254 480
Area (square kilometres)22,5 km²115,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)1 8482 198
Households (households)20 930113 085
Bus stops (stops)2741 805
Train stations (commuter rail stations)21
Schools (schools (MEQ))1371
Primary schools (primary schools)953
Secondary schools (secondary schools)310
Public schools (public schools)1265
Private schools (private schools)16
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)217

In short

In terms of higher education, Longueuil stands out dramatically with its 17 CEGEPs, which is about 8.5 times more (750% more) than Lachine with its 2 campuses. This difference in scale is also reflected in the size of these two areas, as Longueuil is home to a population of 254,480 over an area of 115.8 km², while Lachine hosts 41,616 residents across 22.5 km². However, Lachine maintains a key advantage for daily commuters with 2 train stations compared to only 1 in Longueuil.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Longueuil 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 Lachine vs Longueuil

Which area offers the best environment for a student?
Longueuil clearly wins for the student profile with its 17 CEGEPs compared to only 2 in Lachine. The city offers a highly developed and diverse higher education hub.
What is the school offering for families moving to these areas?
Longueuil has 71 schools in total (including 53 primary and 10 secondary schools) to meet the needs of families. Lachine offers a more intimate network of 13 schools, including 9 primary and 3 secondary schools.
How does the public transit offering compare between Lachine and Longueuil?
Longueuil offers a vast local network with 1,805 bus stops, which is about 6.6 times more (559% more) than Lachine and its 274 stops. Lachine compensates for this local difference by offering 2 train stations compared to only 1 for Longueuil.
Is there a major difference in residential density between the two municipalities?
Longueuil shows a slightly higher density with 2,198 residents per km², compared to 1,848 for Lachine. The absolute gap of 350 residents per km² shows that both environments maintain airy neighborhoods.