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Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Gatineau

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Montréal

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

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Gatineau leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Between Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Gatineau, 11 public indicators line up. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles pulls ahead with 106,437 residents on population (291,040 residents for Gatineau). Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles holds 51.2 km² on area, 341.8 km² for Gatineau. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles shows 2,081 residents per km² on density versus 851 residents per km² for Gatineau. The difference shows mostly on area, where Gatineau leads by 6.7× more, and on density, where Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles regains 2.4× more.

Comparison of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Gatineau on 11 public indicators
IndicatorRivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-TremblesGatineau
Population (residents)106 437291 040
Area (square kilometres)51,2 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 081851
Households (households)43 775126 475
Bus stops (stops)5511 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))2783
Primary schools (primary schools)1658
Secondary schools (secondary schools)612
Public schools (public schools)2477
Private schools (private schools)36
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)311

In short

Gatineau stands out with its vast territory of 341.8 km², which is about 6.7 times more (568% more) than the 51.2 km² of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles. This expansive area allows the Outaouais city to offer a spacious environment with a density of 851 residents per km², while the Montreal borough features a denser urban setting of 2,081 residents per km². Gatineau also hosts a much larger population of 291,040 residents compared to 106,437 for its eastern Montreal counterpart.

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 Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Gatineau

Which area offers better opportunities for students?
Gatineau has a clear advantage for the student profile with its 11 CEGEPs, about 3.7 times more (267% more) than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles which has 3.
What is the school offering like for families?
Gatineau features 83 schools in total compared to 27 in the Montreal borough, including 58 primary schools and 12 secondary schools. The public sector is highly active there with 77 public schools compared to 24 in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.
How does public transit compare between the two?
Gatineau offers an extensive network with 1,843 bus stops, representing about 3.3 times more (234% more) than the 551 stops available in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.
Which location is best for a less dense living environment?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles provides a dynamic borough life with 2,081 residents per km² for 43,775 households. Gatineau offers large spaces with 851 residents per km² spread across 126,475 households.