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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Gatineau

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

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Gatineau leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Between Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Gatineau, 11 public indicators line up. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pulls ahead with 131,483 residents on population (291,040 residents for Gatineau). 27.4 km² on area in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 341.8 km² in Gatineau. on density, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 4,807 residents per km² while Gatineau sits at 851 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Gatineau leads by 12.5× more on area, while Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve regains ground by 5.6× more on density.

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Gatineau on 11 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveGatineau
Population (residents)131 483291 040
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 807851
Households (households)69 570126 475
Bus stops (stops)5291 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))3283
Primary schools (primary schools)2158
Secondary schools (secondary schools)812
Public schools (public schools)3077
Private schools (private schools)26
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)811

In short

Gatineau stands out for its vast territory with an area of 341.8 km², which is about 12.5 times more (1150% more) than the 27.4 km² of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. While the Montreal borough relies on tight urban living with a density of 4,807 inhabitants per km², the Outaouais city offers wide spaces to its 291,040 residents. For students, Gatineau stands out with its 11 CEGEPs and a very extensive school network.

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 Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Gatineau

Which area offers the most urban and lively atmosphere?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a density of 4,807 inhabitants per km², which is about 5.7 times more (465% more) than Gatineau. It is the ideal choice for living car-free at the pace of the metropolis.
How does the school offering compare for families?
Gatineau offers an expanded network with 83 schools in total compared to 32 in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. The Outaouais city has 58 primary schools, representing an absolute difference of 37 institutions.
Which sector is more advantageous for a student path?
Gatineau has the advantage for the student profile with 11 CEGEPs on its territory compared to 8 in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Its large public transit network facilitates travel to these institutions.
What is the choice of private and public schools in these two regions?
Gatineau has 77 public schools and 6 private schools, which is about 3 times more (200% more) private institutions than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, which has 2. The Montreal borough offers 30 public schools.
How is public transit organized?
Gatineau has 1,843 bus stops, which is about 3.5 times more (248% more) than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, which has 529. This vast network helps cover the city's immense area.