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Le Sud-Ouest vs Les Rivières

Le Sud-Ouest

Montréal

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Les Rivières

quebec

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Comparison

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Le Sud-Ouest leads on 4 of the 6 dimensions compared. Across 10 public indicators, here's how Le Sud-Ouest and Les Rivières stack up. on population, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 71,546 residents while Les Rivières sits at 74,689 residents. 18.1 km² on area in Le Sud-Ouest, 49.2 km² in Les Rivières. Le Sud-Ouest pulls ahead with 3,962 residents per km² on density (1,519 residents per km² for Les Rivières). Les Rivières takes the edge on area (2.7× more), while Le Sud-Ouest stands out on density (2.6× more).

Comparison of Le Sud-Ouest and Les Rivières on 10 public indicators
IndicatorLe Sud-OuestLes Rivières
Population (residents)71 54674 689
Area (square kilometres)18,1 km²49,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 9621 519
Public trees (maintained public trees)22 75533 449
Bus stops (stops)319758
Schools (schools (MEQ))2216
Primary schools (primary schools)1312
Secondary schools (secondary schools)93
Public schools (public schools)2215
Private schools (private schools)01

In short

A major spatial contrast defines these two areas, with Les Rivières spanning an area about 2.7 times larger (or 172% more) than Le Sud-Ouest, measuring 49.2 km² compared to 18.1 km². This difference results in a density that is about 2.6 times higher (or 161% more) in Le Sud-Ouest, which counts 3,962 residents per km² compared to 1,519 in Les Rivières. Conversely, Les Rivières benefits from a richer canopy with 33,449 public trees, which is 47% more than its Montreal counterpart.

Questions

Questions about Le Sud-Ouest vs Les Rivières

Which area offers better schooling options for families?
Le Sud-Ouest stands out with 22 schools compared to 16 in Les Rivières. It offers about 3 times more secondary schools (or 200% more) with a total of 9 institutions compared to 3 in Les Rivières.
How does public transit compare between the two sectors?
Les Rivières has an extensive network with 758 bus stops, which is about 2.4 times more (or 138% more) than Le Sud-Ouest and its 319 stops. This infrastructure is adapted to covering its larger suburban territory.
If I want a more spacious living environment, which should I choose?
Les Rivières offers a less dense setting with 1,519 residents per km², compared to 3,962 in Le Sud-Ouest. The Quebec City borough provides a more open environment across its 49.2 km² of land.
Are there both public and private school options in these areas?
Le Sud-Ouest relies entirely on the public system with 22 public schools and 0 private schools. Les Rivières has 15 public schools (Le Sud-Ouest has 47% more) and offers 1 private school.
What is the population size in each area?
Les Rivières is slightly more populated with 74,689 residents, representing an absolute difference of 3,143 people compared to Le Sud-Ouest which has 71,546.