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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs La Cité-Limoilou

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

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La Cité-Limoilou

quebec

La Cité-Limoilou

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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve leads on 5 of the 7 dimensions compared. Across 11 public indicators, here's how Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and La Cité-Limoilou stack up. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve pulls ahead with 131,483 residents on population (88,783 residents for La Cité-Limoilou). Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve holds 27.4 km² on area, 23.5 km² for La Cité-Limoilou. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve shows 4,807 residents per km² on density versus 3,783 residents per km² for La Cité-Limoilou. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve takes the edge on population (48% more).

Comparison of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and La Cité-Limoilou on 11 public indicators
IndicatorMercier-Hochelaga-MaisonneuveLa Cité-Limoilou
Population (residents)131 48388 783
Area (square kilometres)27,4 km²23,5 km²
Density (residents per km²)4 8073 783
Public trees (maintained public trees)37 83839 001
Bus stops (stops)529524
Schools (schools (MEQ))3229
Primary schools (primary schools)2116
Secondary schools (secondary schools)86
Public schools (public schools)3023
Private schools (private schools)26
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)812

In short

La Cité-Limoilou stands out for its private education offerings, with about 3 times more (or 200% more) private schools than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, which in turn has a population of 131,483, representing 48% more residents than its Quebec City counterpart. This demographic gap is paired with a larger territory of 27.4 km² in Montreal compared to 23.5 km² for the historic Capital-Nationale borough. Both areas share a strong urban vitality with highly comparable transit networks featuring 529 and 524 bus stops respectively.

Questions

Questions about Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve vs La Cité-Limoilou

Which sector offers the most dense and lively atmosphere?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a higher density with 4,807 residents per km², compared to 3,783 residents per km² for La Cité-Limoilou. The absolute difference is 1,024 residents per km², giving the Quebec City borough a slightly more residential and airy feel.
How does the public school offering compare for families?
Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 30 public schools, which is 30% more than La Cité-Limoilou with 23. For primary education, the Montreal borough also leads with 21 institutions compared to 16 in Quebec City, representing a difference of 5 primary schools.
Which borough is better equipped for college education?
La Cité-Limoilou takes the lead with 11 CEGEPs, which is 38% more than Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with 8. The absolute difference stands at 3 institutions in favor of the Quebec City sector.
Which sector is the greenest in terms of public trees?
La Cité-Limoilou wins slightly with 39,001 public trees compared to 37,838 for Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. This absolute difference of 1,163 trees contributes significantly to the charm of Quebec City's urban canopy.
Is it easy to get around by public transit in these two areas?
Both boroughs offer very similar access with 529 bus stops in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and 524 in La Cité-Limoilou. The difference is minimal with only 5 stops separating them to facilitate your daily commute.