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Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Gatineau

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Montréal

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

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Across 10 public indicators, here's how Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Gatineau stack up. Pierrefonds-Roxboro shows 68,410 residents on population versus 291,040 residents for Gatineau. Pierrefonds-Roxboro records 33.9 km² on area, against 341.8 km² in Gatineau. on density, Pierrefonds-Roxboro reaches 2,017 residents per km² while Gatineau sits at 851 residents per km². Gatineau takes the edge on area (10.1× more), while Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out on density (2.4× more).

Comparison of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Gatineau on 10 public indicators
IndicatorPierrefonds-RoxboroGatineau
Population (residents)68 410291 040
Area (square kilometres)33,9 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 017851
Schools (schools (MEQ))1983
Primary schools (primary schools)1258
Secondary schools (secondary schools)312
Public schools (public schools)1577
Private schools (private schools)46
Bus stops (stops)2971 843
Households (households)26 080126 475

Population

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

68 410

residents

Gatineau

291 040

residents

Area

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

33.9km²

square kilometres

Gatineau

341.8km²

square kilometres

Density

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

2 017

residents per km²

Gatineau

851

residents per km²

Schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

19

schools (MEQ)

Gatineau

83

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

12

primary schools

Gatineau

58

primary schools

Secondary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

3

secondary schools

Gatineau

12

secondary schools

Public schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

15

public schools

Gatineau

77

public schools

Private schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

4

private schools

Gatineau

6

private schools

Bus stops

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

297

stops

Gatineau

1 843

stops

Households

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

26 080

households

Gatineau

126 475

households

In short

Gatineau spans a vast territory with an area of 341.8 km², which is about 10.1 times more (908% more) than the Montreal borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and its 33.9 km². This difference in space results in a density of 2,017 people per km² for Pierrefonds-Roxboro compared to only 851 for the Outaouais city. Gatineau, with its 291,040 residents and 126,475 households, offers a complete urban and institutional scale, while Pierrefonds-Roxboro provides a more concentrated island suburb setting for its 68,410 citizens.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Gatineau leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Gatineau

Dominant edge

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

17

Gatineau

79

About the scores. 0 to 100 per lifestyle, computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.

Questions

Questions about Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Gatineau

What is the difference in density between these two areas?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro has a density of 2,017 people per km², creating a tighter residential environment. Gatineau presents a density of 851 people per km², offering vast green spaces and a sense of openness across its 341.8 km².
How does the school offering compare for families?
Gatineau has 83 schools in total, about 4.4 times more (337% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro which has 19. For public schools, Gatineau offers 77, about 5.1 times more (413% more) than the Montreal borough and its 15 institutions.
Which area is better served by public transit?
Gatineau features 1,843 bus stops, representing about 6.2 times more (521% more) access points than Pierrefonds-Roxboro and its 297 stops. Gatineau's network covers a much larger territory to serve its 126,475 households.
Which option is better for a student profile?
Gatineau offers a clear advantage for students due to its higher education infrastructure and 12 secondary schools, compared to 3 secondary schools in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. The student life is dynamic there, supported by a population base of 291,040 residents.