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Montréal-Nord vs Charlesbourg

Montréal-Nord

Montréal

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Charlesbourg

quebec

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Comparison

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Montréal-Nord leads on 4 of the 6 dimensions compared. Across 10 public indicators, here's how Montréal-Nord and Charlesbourg stack up. Montréal-Nord pulls ahead with 83,868 residents on population (78,696 residents for Charlesbourg). 12.4 km² on area in Montréal-Nord, 66.5 km² in Charlesbourg. on density, Montréal-Nord reaches 6,742 residents per km² while Charlesbourg sits at 1,184 residents per km². Montréal-Nord takes the edge on density (5.7× more), while Charlesbourg stands out on area (5.3× more).

Comparison of Montréal-Nord and Charlesbourg on 10 public indicators
IndicatorMontréal-NordCharlesbourg
Population (residents)83 86878 696
Area (square kilometres)12,4 km²66,5 km²
Density (residents per km²)6 7421 184
Public trees (maintained public trees)216 053
Bus stops (stops)316646
Schools (schools (MEQ))2120
Primary schools (primary schools)1311
Secondary schools (secondary schools)65
Public schools (public schools)1918
Private schools (private schools)22

In short

The most striking contrast between these two areas lies in their canopy, as Charlesbourg counts 16,053 public trees compared to only 2 in Montréal-Nord, which is about 8,026.5 times more (or 802,550% more). This difference is shaped by their urban layout, with Montréal-Nord showing a density of 6,742 residents per km², about 5.7 times more (or 470% more) than Charlesbourg, which spans an area 5.3 times larger (or 434% more) of 66.5 km² compared to 12.4 km². While the Montreal borough concentrates 83,868 residents in a compact setting, the Quebec City sector offers a spacious environment open to urban nature for its 78,696 residents.

Questions

Questions about Montréal-Nord vs Charlesbourg

Which area should I choose for a quieter, more spacious atmosphere?
Charlesbourg is ideal with its low density of 1,184 residents per km² and its large area of 66.5 km². Montréal-Nord offers a much more compact and lively living environment with its 6,742 residents per km² over a territory of 12.4 km².
How does the school offering compare for families?
Montréal-Nord has a slight advantage with 21 schools in total compared to 20 in Charlesbourg, including 13 primary schools compared to 11 and 19 public schools compared to 18. For high schools, Montréal-Nord has 6 institutions, which is 20% more than Charlesbourg with 5, while both areas have 2 private schools each.
Which is the best choice for commuting by public transit?
Charlesbourg features 646 bus stops, which is about 2 times more (or 104% more) than Montréal-Nord with 316 stops. The transit network covers a much larger territory to serve the population.
Does the presence of greenery vary a lot between the two areas?
Yes, Charlesbourg stands out with 16,053 public trees compared to only 2 listed in Montréal-Nord, representing an absolute gap of 16,051 trees. This difference radically transforms the visual landscape and street shade between the two sectors.