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Saint-Laurent vs Saguenay

Saint-Laurent

Montréal

Saint-Laurent

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Saguenay

Province du Québec

Saguenay

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Comparison

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Reading across 10 comparable indicators between Saint-Laurent and Saguenay. Saint-Laurent records 93,842 residents on population, against 144,725 residents in Saguenay; Saint-Laurent shows 43 km² on area versus 1,124.6 km² for Saguenay; Saint-Laurent holds 2,184 residents per km² on density, 129 residents per km² for Saguenay. On area, Saguenay counts 26.2× more than Saint-Laurent; on density, Saint-Laurent leads by 17× more.

Comparison of Saint-Laurent and Saguenay on 10 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LaurentSaguenay
Population (residents)93 842144 725
Area (square kilometres)43 km²1 124,6 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 184129
Schools (schools (MEQ))3042
Primary schools (primary schools)1732
Secondary schools (secondary schools)26
Public schools (public schools)1939
Private schools (private schools)113
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)58
Households (households)39 15567 525

Population

Saint-Laurent

93 842

residents

Saguenay

144 725

residents

Area

Saint-Laurent

43km²

square kilometres

Saguenay

1124.6km²

square kilometres

Density

Saint-Laurent

2 184

residents per km²

Saguenay

129

residents per km²

Schools

Saint-Laurent

30

schools (MEQ)

Saguenay

42

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Saint-Laurent

17

primary schools

Saguenay

32

primary schools

Secondary schools

Saint-Laurent

2

secondary schools

Saguenay

6

secondary schools

Public schools

Saint-Laurent

19

public schools

Saguenay

39

public schools

Private schools

Saint-Laurent

11

private schools

Saguenay

3

private schools

CEGEPs

Saint-Laurent

5

CEGEPs and colleges

Saguenay

8

CEGEPs and colleges

Households

Saint-Laurent

39 155

households

Saguenay

67 525

households

In short

The spatial contrast between these two territories is striking, with Saguenay covering an area of 1,124.6 km², which is about 26.2 times more (or 2,517% more) than the 43 km² of Saint-Laurent. This vastness allows Saguenay to offer an airy living environment with a density of only 129 residents per km², whereas the urban hub of Saint-Laurent concentrates 2,184 residents per km², about 17 times more (or 1,597% more) density. For families, Saguenay provides a large school network of 42 schools compared to 30 in Saint-Laurent, though the Montreal borough stands out with 11 private schools compared to only 3 in the northern city.

Questions

Questions about Saint-Laurent vs Saguenay

What is the main difference in residential atmosphere between Saint-Laurent and Saguenay?
Saint-Laurent is a dense urban environment with 2,184 residents per km², ideal for Montreal neighborhood life. Saguenay offers vast open spaces with a density of only 129 residents per km², perfect for those seeking quiet and nature.
How does the primary and public school offering compare between the two territories?
Saguenay has 32 primary schools, which is 88% more than Saint-Laurent which has 17. For the public system, Saguenay offers 39 public schools, about 2.1 times more (or 105% more) than Saint-Laurent which has 19.
What is the situation regarding private schools and higher education?
Saint-Laurent stands out with its 11 private schools, about 3.7 times more (or 267% more) than Saguenay which has 3. For college education, Saguenay has 8 CEGEPs compared to 5 in Saint-Laurent.
Which territory hosts the largest number of households?
Saguenay is home to 67,525 households for a population of 144,725, ahead of Saint-Laurent which has 39,155 households for 93,842 residents. The absolute gap stands at 28,370 households in favor of Saguenay.
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