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Saint-Laurent vs Gatineau

Saint-Laurent

Montréal

Saint-Laurent

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Gatineau leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Between Saint-Laurent and Gatineau, 11 public indicators line up. Saint-Laurent shows 93,842 residents on population versus 291,040 residents for Gatineau. Saint-Laurent holds 43 km² on area, 341.8 km² for Gatineau. Saint-Laurent pulls ahead with 2,184 residents per km² on density (851 residents per km² for Gatineau). The difference shows mostly on area, where Gatineau leads by 8× more, and on density, where Saint-Laurent regains 2.6× more.

Comparison of Saint-Laurent and Gatineau on 11 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LaurentGatineau
Population (residents)93 842291 040
Area (square kilometres)43 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 184851
Households (households)39 155126 475
Bus stops (stops)7921 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))3083
Primary schools (primary schools)1758
Secondary schools (secondary schools)212
Public schools (public schools)1977
Private schools (private schools)116
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)511

In short

With a vast territory of 341.8 km², Gatineau has about 8 times more area (or 696% more) than the Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent, which covers 43 km². This scale difference is reflected in a population of 291,040 in Gatineau compared to 93,842 in Saint-Laurent, offering two very distinct living environments. Gatineau also stands out as a major hub for students, hosting 11 CEGEPs compared to 5 in Saint-Laurent.

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 Saint-Laurent vs Gatineau

Which sector is best for a dense urban atmosphere?
Saint-Laurent has a high density of 2,184 people per km², representing an absolute difference of 1,333 more than Gatineau at 851.
How does the offering compare for families and primary schools?
Gatineau has about 3.4 times more primary schools (or 241% more) with 58 schools compared to 17 in Saint-Laurent, representing an absolute difference of 41 schools.
What is the volume of available housing on each side?
Gatineau has 126,475 households, which is about 3.2 times more (or 223% more) than Saint-Laurent with 39,155, showing an absolute difference of 87,320 households.
How is the public transit network structured?
Gatineau features 1,843 bus stops, representing an absolute difference of 1,051 more stops than Saint-Laurent and its 792 stops.
Which destination offers the best environment for students?
Gatineau holds an advantage for the student profile with its 11 CEGEPs, representing an absolute difference of 6 institutions compared to the 5 located in Saint-Laurent.
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