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Montréal-Nord vs Longueuil

Montréal-Nord

Montréal

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Longueuil

Province du Québec

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Comparison

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Longueuil leads on 5 of the 6 dimensions compared. Reading across 11 comparable indicators between Montréal-Nord and Longueuil. Montréal-Nord records 83,868 residents on population, against 254,480 residents in Longueuil; Montréal-Nord shows 12.4 km² on area versus 115.8 km² for Longueuil; Montréal-Nord holds 6,742 residents per km² on density, 2,198 residents per km² for Longueuil. On area, Longueuil counts 9.3× more than Montréal-Nord; on density, Montréal-Nord leads by 3.1× more.

Comparison of Montréal-Nord and Longueuil on 11 public indicators
IndicatorMontréal-NordLongueuil
Population (residents)83 868254 480
Area (square kilometres)12,4 km²115,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)6 7422 198
Households (households)36 330113 085
Bus stops (stops)3161 805
Train stations (commuter rail stations)21
Schools (schools (MEQ))2171
Primary schools (primary schools)1353
Secondary schools (secondary schools)610
Public schools (public schools)1965
Private schools (private schools)26

In short

Longueuil spans a vast territory with an area about 9.3 times larger (or 831% more) than Montréal-Nord, offering a much more spacious living environment. In contrast, the Montreal borough makes up for its size with a high urban density of 6,742 residents per km² compared to 2,198 for its South Shore neighbor. This difference in scale is reflected in housing volume, with Longueuil counting 113,085 households compared to 36,330 in Montréal-Nord.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Longueuil 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 Montréal-Nord vs Longueuil

Which area offers a more urban feel?
Montréal-Nord provides a highly concentrated living environment with a density of 6,742 residents per km². Longueuil features a lower density of 2,198 residents per km², creating a more spacious atmosphere.
What is the best option for my children's education?
Longueuil offers a very broad educational selection with 71 schools, which is about 3.4 times more (238% more) than Montréal-Nord and its 21 schools. The Longueuil network includes 53 primary schools and 10 secondary schools to support families.
How do the public transit networks compare?
Longueuil is served by a vast bus network with 1,805 stops, representing about 5.7 times more (471% more) than Montréal-Nord and its 316 stops. However, Montréal-Nord keeps an advantage for rail travel with 2 train stations compared to only 1 in Longueuil.
Which territory is better suited for student life?
Longueuil takes the lead for the student profile due to the presence of major university campuses and colleges within its borders. Its transit infrastructure makes it easy to reach various higher education institutions across the metropolitan area.
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