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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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Gatineau leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. 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
Households (households)26 080126 475
Bus stops (stops)2971 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))1983
Primary schools (primary schools)1258
Secondary schools (secondary schools)312
Public schools (public schools)1577
Private schools (private schools)46

In short

Gatineau unfolds across an immense territory with an area of 341.8 km², which is approximately 10.1 times more (908% more) than the Montreal borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro at 33.9 km². This scale difference results in a much higher urban density in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, with 2,017 residents per km² compared to only 851 in Gatineau. The sheer size of Gatineau allows it to offer a vast infrastructure, accommodating 126,475 households and an extensive transit network for its 291,040 residents.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Gatineau 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 Pierrefonds-Roxboro vs Gatineau

What is the major difference in density between Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Gatineau?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro has a density of 2,017 residents per km², creating a more compact suburban living environment. Gatineau, with 851 residents per km² representing an absolute difference of 1,166, offers a much more spacious and spread-out setting.
How does the school offering compare between these two areas?
Gatineau has 83 schools, which is approximately 4.4 times more (337% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro with 19. For public schools, Gatineau offers 77 compared to 15 in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, representing approximately 5.1 times more (413% more).
Which territory offers the best profile for student life?
Gatineau holds the advantage for the student profile thanks to its higher education infrastructure and transit network of 1,843 bus stops. Pierrefonds-Roxboro, while connected to Montreal, has only 297 bus stops and focuses more on local residential life.
What is the ideal choice for a family looking for primary schools?
Gatineau features 58 primary schools, which is approximately 4.8 times more (383% more) than Pierrefonds-Roxboro with 12. The absolute difference of 46 primary schools guarantees a wide selection of neighborhood schools in Gatineau.
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