Saint-Laurent vs La Cité-Limoilou


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Comparison
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La Cité-Limoilou leads on 4 of the 7 dimensions compared. Across 11 public indicators, here's how Saint-Laurent and La Cité-Limoilou stack up. Saint-Laurent pulls ahead with 93,842 residents on population (88,783 residents for La Cité-Limoilou). 43 km² on area in Saint-Laurent, 23.5 km² in La Cité-Limoilou. on density, Saint-Laurent reaches 2,184 residents per km² while La Cité-Limoilou sits at 3,783 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Saint-Laurent leads by 83% more on area, while La Cité-Limoilou regains ground by 73% more on density.
| Indicator | Saint-Laurent | La Cité-Limoilou |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 93 842 | 88 783 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 43 km² | 23,5 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 2 184 | 3 783 |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 32 | 39 001 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 792 | 524 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 30 | 29 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 17 | 16 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 2 | 6 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 19 | 23 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 11 | 6 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 4 | 12 |
In short
The most striking difference between these two sectors lies in their urban canopy, with La Cité-Limoilou counting 39,001 public trees compared to only 32 for Saint-Laurent, which is about 1,218.8 times more (or 121,778% more). While the large Montreal industrial hub of Saint-Laurent covers an area of 43 km², which is 83% more than the historic territory of La Cité-Limoilou at 23.5 km², the latter displays a population density that is 73% higher with 3,783 people per km². Saint-Laurent balances this urban landscape with a robust public transit network featuring 792 bus stops compared to 524 for its Quebec City counterpart.
Questions
Questions about Saint-Laurent vs La Cité-Limoilou
- Which sector is more densely populated for settling down?
- La Cité-Limoilou is more dense with 3,783 people per km², which is 73% more than Saint-Laurent at 2,184. The latter offers a larger territory of 43 km² to accommodate its population of 93,842 residents.
- How does the secondary and college education offer compare?
- La Cité-Limoilou has about 3 times more (or 200% more) secondary schools with 6 institutions compared to 2 in Saint-Laurent, alongside 11 CEGEPs compared to 5. Saint-Laurent stands out for its 11 private schools, which is 83% more than the 6 found in La Cité-Limoilou.
- Which borough is better suited for young primary school children?
- Both territories offer a very similar environment for families, with Saint-Laurent counting 17 primary schools compared to 16 for La Cité-Limoilou. In total, Saint-Laurent leads slightly with 30 schools of all categories against 29 for its rival.
- Which sector provides better public transit accessibility?
- Saint-Laurent features a denser local network with 792 bus stops, representing an absolute difference of 268 stops compared to the 524 stops in La Cité-Limoilou.
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