Saint-Laurent vs Les Rivières
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Comparison
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Saint-Laurent leads on 5 of the 7 dimensions compared. Across 11 public indicators, here's how Saint-Laurent and Les Rivières stack up. on population, Saint-Laurent reaches 93,842 residents while Les Rivières sits at 74,689 residents. Saint-Laurent records 43 km² on area, against 49.2 km² in Les Rivières. Saint-Laurent shows 2,184 residents per km² on density versus 1,519 residents per km² for Les Rivières. Sharpest gap: Saint-Laurent leads by 44% more on density.
| Indicator | Saint-Laurent | Les Rivières |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 93 842 | 74 689 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 43 km² | 49,2 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 2 184 | 1 519 |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 32 | 33 449 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 792 | 758 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 30 | 16 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 17 | 12 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 2 | 3 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 19 | 15 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 11 | 1 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 4 | 2 |
In short
The most striking difference between these two sectors lies in the urban canopy, as the Les Rivières borough counts 33,449 public trees, which is about 1,045.3 times more (104,428% more) than Saint-Laurent with only 32 (an absolute difference of 33,417 trees). While Saint-Laurent stands out for its dense urban environment of 2,184 residents per km² and a rich educational network of 30 schools, Les Rivières offers a more spacious living environment across an area of 49.2 km². This contrast shapes two unique living spaces, one highly structured in the heart of the Montreal metropolis, the other green within the national capital.
Questions
Questions about Saint-Laurent vs Les Rivières
- Which sector offers a quieter and more spacious living environment?
- Les Rivières offers a more open setting with a density of 1,519 residents per km², whereas Saint-Laurent has 2,184 residents per km² (which is 44% more, representing an absolute difference of 665).
- How do the primary and overall school systems compare for families?
- Saint-Laurent offers 30 schools in total (88% more than Les Rivières which has 16, a difference of 14), including 17 primary schools compared to 12 in Les Rivières (a difference of 5). The selection is highly diverse with 19 public schools and 11 private schools, representing about 11 times more (1,000% more) private schools than the single establishment in Les Rivières.
- What about secondary and higher education?
- For secondary education, Les Rivières has 3 schools compared to 2 in Saint-Laurent, which is 50% more (a difference of 1). For higher education, Saint-Laurent stands out with 5 CEGEPs, about 2.5 times more (150% more) than Les Rivières which has 2 (a difference of 3).
- Which borough is better for commuting by public transit?
- Saint-Laurent makes daily travel easy with its 792 bus stops, which is 34 more than the 758 stops found in Les Rivières.
- What is the difference in size and population between these two areas?
- Saint-Laurent is more populated with 93,842 residents compared to 74,689 for Les Rivières (a difference of 19,153). Conversely, Les Rivières covers a larger area of 49.2 km² compared to 43 km² for Saint-Laurent, representing an absolute difference of 6.2 km².
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