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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Gatineau

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montréal

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Gatineau leads on 5 of the 6 dimensions compared. Between Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Gatineau, 12 public indicators line up. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal shows 100,390 residents on population versus 291,040 residents for Gatineau. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal records 8.1 km² on area, against 341.8 km² in Gatineau. on density, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal reaches 12,348 residents per km² while Gatineau sits at 851 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Gatineau leads by 42× more on area, while Le Plateau-Mont-Royal regains ground by 14.5× more on density.

Comparison of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Gatineau on 12 public indicators
IndicatorLe Plateau-Mont-RoyalGatineau
Population (residents)100 390291 040
Area (square kilometres)8,1 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)12 348851
Households (households)57 880126 475
Bus stops (stops)3411 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))2883
Primary schools (primary schools)1758
Secondary schools (secondary schools)412
Public schools (public schools)2177
Private schools (private schools)76
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)1911
Universities (universities)11

In short

Choosing between Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Gatineau means comparing the buzz of an ultra-dense Montreal neighborhood with the vastness of a major Outaouais city, as Gatineau has about 42.1 times more area (or 4105% more) with its 341.8 km² compared to just 8.1 km² for the Montreal sector. This scale difference translates into a spectacular density on Le Plateau, which has 12,348 inhabitants per km² compared to only 851 in Gatineau. Gatineau also stands out for its welcoming capacity with 126,475 households and an extensive transit network comprising 1,843 bus stops.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Gatineau 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 Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Gatineau

What is the difference in density between these two living environments?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a density of 12,348 inhabitants per km², which is about 14.5 times more (or 1350% more) than Gatineau and its 851 inhabitants per km². Le Plateau favors a pedestrian lifestyle while Gatineau offers vast open spaces.
Which sector offers better access to public schools for families?
Gatineau has 77 public schools, which is about 3.7 times more (or 267% more) than Le Plateau-Mont-Royal which has 21. For younger children, Gatineau has about 3.4 times more (or 241% more) primary schools with 58 establishments compared to 17 on Le Plateau.
Which is the better choice for a student profile?
Gatineau offers an advantageous student profile with its 11 CEGEPs and 1 university, while benefiting from its proximity to Ottawa. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has 19 CEGEPs and 1 university within a highly concentrated urban setting.
How does the public transit offering compare?
Gatineau offers a vast transit network with 1,843 bus stops, which is about 5.4 times more (or 440% more) than Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and its 341 stops. The city of Gatineau covers a much larger territory to connect its various sectors.
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