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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Les Rivières

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montréal

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Les Rivières

quebec

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Comparison

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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 5 of the 7 dimensions compared. 11 public indicators set Le Plateau-Mont-Royal apart from Les Rivières. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal pulls ahead with 100,390 residents on population (74,689 residents for Les Rivières). Le Plateau-Mont-Royal holds 8.1 km² on area, 49.2 km² for Les Rivières. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal shows 12,348 residents per km² on density versus 1,519 residents per km² for Les Rivières. Sharpest gap: Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads by 8.1× more on density, while Les Rivières regains ground by 6× more on area.

Comparison of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Les Rivières on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLe Plateau-Mont-RoyalLes Rivières
Population (residents)100 39074 689
Area (square kilometres)8,1 km²49,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)12 3481 519
Public trees (maintained public trees)19 83933 449
Bus stops (stops)341758
Schools (schools (MEQ))2716
Primary schools (primary schools)1612
Secondary schools (secondary schools)43
Public schools (public schools)2015
Private schools (private schools)71
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)192

In short

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal features a population density about 8.1 times higher (or 713% more) than the borough of Les Rivières. This contrast translates into an ultra-concentrated urban environment on the Plateau, while Les Rivières offers vast spaces with an area about 6.1 times larger (or 505% more) spanning 49.2 km² compared to only 8.1 km² in Montreal. For students and families, the Plateau stands out with its 19 CEGEPs and 28 schools, whereas Les Rivières relies on a generous canopy of 33,449 public trees and an excellent transit network of 758 bus stops.

Questions

Questions about Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Les Rivières

Which sector offers the quietest and most spacious living environment?
With an area of 49.2 km² and a density of 1,519 residents per km², Les Rivières provides a peaceful residential setting. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is much denser, with 12,348 residents per km² concentrated within only 8.1 km².
How does the educational offering compare between these two areas?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has 75% more schools than Les Rivières, counting 28 institutions compared to 16. The Plateau stands out especially at the college level, with about 9.5 times more CEGEPs (or 850% more) offering 19 options against only 2 in Les Rivières.
Is it easy to commute using public transit in these areas?
Les Rivières features a highly extended network with 758 bus stops, which is about 2.2 times more (122% more) than Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and its 341 stops. However, the compact layout of the Plateau makes walking very convenient.
Which sector provides better access to nature and greenery?
Les Rivières wins by a wide margin in terms of urban canopy with 33,449 public trees, compared to 19,839 in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. This difference of 13,610 public trees greatly enhances the green atmosphere of the Les Rivières neighborhoods.
What options are available for public and private schooling?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal offers 21 public schools and 7 private schools, representing about 7 times more (or 600% more) private schools than Les Rivières, which has only 1. Les Rivières offers a reliable network of 15 public schools.