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Le Sud-Ouest vs Gatineau

Le Sud-Ouest

Montréal

Le Sud-Ouest

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Gatineau leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Across 11 public indicators, here's how Le Sud-Ouest and Gatineau stack up. Le Sud-Ouest shows 71,546 residents on population versus 291,040 residents for Gatineau. Le Sud-Ouest records 18.1 km² on area, against 341.8 km² in Gatineau. on density, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 3,962 residents per km² while Gatineau sits at 851 residents per km². Gatineau takes the edge on area (18.9× more), while Le Sud-Ouest stands out on density (4.7× more).

Comparison of Le Sud-Ouest and Gatineau on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLe Sud-OuestGatineau
Population (residents)71 546291 040
Area (square kilometres)18,1 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 962851
Households (households)43 635126 475
Bus stops (stops)3191 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))2283
Primary schools (primary schools)1358
Secondary schools (secondary schools)912
Public schools (public schools)2277
Private schools (private schools)06
Universities (universities)11

In short

With an area of 341.8 km², Gatineau is about 18.9 times larger (or 1793% more) than Le Sud-Ouest, which covers only 18.1 km². This difference in scale leads to an urban density that is about 4.7 times higher (or 365% more) in Le Sud-Ouest, with 3,962 residents per sq km compared to 851 in Gatineau. While the Montreal borough provides a compact lifestyle, the Outaouais city offers vast spaces and an extensive transit network with 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 Sud-Ouest vs Gatineau

What is the difference in atmosphere between Le Sud-Ouest and Gatineau?
Le Sud-Ouest has a density of 3,962 residents per sq km, fostering a lively and walkable urban lifestyle. Gatineau, with a density of 851 residents per sq km, offers open spaces and a quieter pace of life.
Which area offers a better selection of schools for families?
Gatineau has 83 schools in total, which is about 3.8 times more (or 277% more) than Le Sud-Ouest with 22. For primary education, Gatineau offers 58 schools compared to 13 in Le Sud-Ouest, representing about 4.5 times more institutions (or 346% more).
Which option is more advantageous for students?
Gatineau holds the advantage for the student profile due to its larger educational infrastructure, even though both territories have 1 university each.
How does public transit compare between the two?
Gatineau features an extensive network of 1,843 bus stops, which is about 5.8 times more (or 478% more) than Le Sud-Ouest with 319.
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