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Le Sud-Ouest vs Laval

Le Sud-Ouest

Montréal

Le Sud-Ouest

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Laval

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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Across 11 public indicators, here's how Le Sud-Ouest and Laval stack up. on population, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 71,546 residents while Laval sits at 438,370 residents. Le Sud-Ouest records 18.1 km² on area, against 246.1 km² in Laval. Le Sud-Ouest shows 3,962 residents per km² on density versus 1,781 residents per km² for Laval. Laval takes the edge on area (13.6× more), while Le Sud-Ouest stands out on density (2.2× more).

Comparison of Le Sud-Ouest and Laval on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLe Sud-OuestLaval
Population (residents)71 546438 370
Area (square kilometres)18,1 km²246,1 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 9621 781
Schools (schools (MEQ))22100
Primary schools (primary schools)1373
Secondary schools (secondary schools)916
Public schools (public schools)2290
Private schools (private schools)010
Metro stations (stations)73
Bus stops (stops)3192 785
Households (households)43 635169 785

Population

Le Sud-Ouest

71 546

residents

Laval

438 370

residents

Area

Le Sud-Ouest

18.1km²

square kilometres

Laval

246.1km²

square kilometres

Density

Le Sud-Ouest

3 962

residents per km²

Laval

1 781

residents per km²

Schools

Le Sud-Ouest

22

schools (MEQ)

Laval

100

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Le Sud-Ouest

13

primary schools

Laval

73

primary schools

Secondary schools

Le Sud-Ouest

9

secondary schools

Laval

16

secondary schools

Public schools

Le Sud-Ouest

22

public schools

Laval

90

public schools

Private schools

Le Sud-Ouest

0

private schools

Laval

10

private schools

Metro stations

Le Sud-Ouest

7

stations

Laval

3

stations

Bus stops

Le Sud-Ouest

319

stops

Laval

2 785

stops

Households

Le Sud-Ouest

43 635

households

Laval

169 785

households

In short

The contrast in space is striking between these two areas, with Laval having about 13.6 times more area (or 1263% more) than Le Sud-Ouest. This vast territory allows the city of Laval to home a population of 438,370 compared to 71,546 in the Montreal borough. Le Sud-Ouest compensates for its smaller 18.1 km² territory with a compact urban lifestyle and direct downtown access via its 7 metro stations.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Laval leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Laval

Slight edge

Le Sud-Ouest

60

Laval

68

About the scores. 0 to 100 per 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 Laval

Which area offers better public transit accessibility?
Le Sud-Ouest wins for quick commutes with its 7 metro stations concentrated in a small area. Laval offers an extensive network of 2,785 bus stops and 3 metro stations to cover its vast territory.
How does the school offering compare between these two destinations?
Laval features a large network of 100 schools, which is about 4.6 times more (or 355% more) than Le Sud-Ouest and its 22 schools. Laval also has 10 private schools while Le Sud-Ouest has none.
Which environment is better for a less dense family lifestyle?
Laval offers an airy living environment with a density of 1,781 people per km² and plenty of space for its 169,785 households. Le Sud-Ouest provides a more compact residential experience with a density of 3,962 people per km² for its 43,635 households.
Which is the better choice for a student?
Laval stands out with its advantageous student profile and its 16 secondary schools. Le Sud-Ouest also appeals to youth due to its direct proximity to major Montreal universities.