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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Québec

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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Québec

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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Québec leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Québec share 11 comparable indicators. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve records 131,483 residents on population, against 549,460 residents in Québec; on area, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve reaches 27.4 km² while Québec sits at 452.3 km²; 4,807 residents per km² on density in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, 1,215 residents per km² in Québec. area: Québec ahead by 16.5× more. density: Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve ahead by 4× more.

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Québec on 11 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveQuébec
Population (residents)131 483549 460
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²452,3 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 8071 215
Households (households)69 570265 710
Bus stops (stops)5294 066
Schools (schools (MEQ))32133
Primary schools (primary schools)2184
Secondary schools (secondary schools)822
Public schools (public schools)30114
Private schools (private schools)219
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)823

In short

The major difference between these two territories lies in their geographic scale, with the city of Québec covering an area of 452.3 km², which is about 16.5 times more (1554% more) than the Montreal borough of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and its 27.4 km². This vast space allows the Capitale-Nationale to host a population of 549,460 residents in a more spread-out setting, while the Montreal sector concentrates its 131,483 residents in a much tighter urban environment. Choosing between the two means opting for the dense and dynamic neighborhood life of the metropolis or the pace of a major regional city.

Questions

Questions about Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs Québec

What is the difference in population density between the two sectors?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a high density of 4,807 residents per km², compared to 1,215 residents per km² for Québec. The absolute difference of 3,593 residents per km² translates into a lively, close-knit neighborhood life in Montreal, versus more spacious residential areas in Québec.
How does the public transit offering compare?
Québec has 4,066 bus stops, which is about 7.7 times more (669% more) than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with 529. This difference of 3,537 stops is explained by the vast territory to cover in the capital, while the Montreal borough relies on a more compact network.
What are the options for children's schooling?
Québec offers 133 schools (including 114 public and 19 private), while Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 32 (including 30 public and 2 private). The capital offers about 9.5 times more (850% more) private schools, with an absolute difference of 17 institutions.
Which territory hosts the largest number of households?
Québec is home to 265,710 households compared to 69,570 for Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, representing an absolute difference of 196,140 households. This difference is explained by Québec's status as a major city, offering a variety of residential neighborhoods suitable for families.
What is the access to college education like?
Québec has 22 CEGEPs on its territory, while Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 8. The absolute difference is 14 college institutions in favor of the capital.