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

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Montréal

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Across 11 public indicators, here's how Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Sherbrooke stack up. on population, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles reaches 106,437 residents while Sherbrooke sits at 172,950 residents. 51.2 km² on area in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles pulls ahead with 2,081 residents per km² on density (489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke). Sharpest gap: Sherbrooke leads by 6.9× more on area, while Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles regains ground by 4.3× more on density.

Comparison of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorRivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-TremblesSherbrooke
Population (residents)106 437172 950
Area (square kilometres)51,2 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 081489
Schools (schools (MEQ))2754
Primary schools (primary schools)1634
Secondary schools (secondary schools)68
Public schools (public schools)2444
Private schools (private schools)310
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)38
Bus stops (stops)5511 436
Households (households)43 77580 475

Population

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

106 437

residents

Sherbrooke

172 950

residents

Area

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

51.2km²

square kilometres

Sherbrooke

353.4km²

square kilometres

Density

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

2 081

residents per km²

Sherbrooke

489

residents per km²

Schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

27

schools (MEQ)

Sherbrooke

54

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

16

primary schools

Sherbrooke

34

primary schools

Secondary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

6

secondary schools

Sherbrooke

8

secondary schools

Public schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

24

public schools

Sherbrooke

44

public schools

Private schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

private schools

Sherbrooke

10

private schools

CEGEPs

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

CEGEPs and colleges

Sherbrooke

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

551

stops

Sherbrooke

1 436

stops

Households

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43 775

households

Sherbrooke

80 475

households

In short

The difference in space defines the comparison between these two living environments, with Sherbrooke boasting an area of 353.4 km², which is about 6.9 times more (591% more) than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles at 51.2 km². This immense territorial gap translates into a much higher density in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, which has 2,081 residents per km² compared to only 489 in Sherbrooke. While the Montreal borough offers a compact neighborhood life connected to the metropolis, the large Estrie city deploys a vast regional hub that is highly attractive for students with its 8 CEGEPs.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Sherbrooke leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Sherbrooke

Dominant edge

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43

Sherbrooke

78

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

Which area offers the best environment for students?
Sherbrooke wins with its dynamic college and university profile, boasting 8 CEGEPs compared to only 3 in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.
How does the living atmosphere compare between these two territories?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles features a dense neighborhood life with 2,081 residents per km², while Sherbrooke offers a much more spacious setting with a density of 489 residents per km².
What is the school offering for families?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, including 34 primary schools, which is about 2.1 times more (113% more) than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles with 16. The Estrie city also offers 10 private schools compared to 3 for the Montreal borough.
How is public transit organized for commuting?
Sherbrooke has 1,436 bus stops to cover its vast territory, which is about 2.6 times more (161% more) than the 551 stops in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.