Saint-Léonard vs Charlesbourg
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Saint-Léonard×BrossardSaint-Léonard×GatineauBrossard×CharlesbourgGatineau×CharlesbourgLe Plateau-Mont-Royal×VerdunOutremont×Rosemont-La Petite-PatrieLachine×Saint-LaurentSherbrooke×Trois-RivièresLaval×QuébecGatineau×SaguenayLa Cité-Limoilou×Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-RougeOutremont×Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-RougeLe Plateau-Mont-Royal×La Cité-LimoilouSaint-Léonard×BrossardSaint-Léonard×GatineauBrossard×CharlesbourgGatineau×CharlesbourgLe Plateau-Mont-Royal×VerdunOutremont×Rosemont-La Petite-PatrieLachine×Saint-LaurentSherbrooke×Trois-RivièresLaval×QuébecGatineau×SaguenayLa Cité-Limoilou×Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-RougeOutremont×Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-RougeLe Plateau-Mont-Royal×La Cité-Limoilou
Comparison
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Charlesbourg leads on 4 of the 7 dimensions compared. Saint-Léonard and Charlesbourg share 11 comparable indicators. 75,707 residents on population in Saint-Léonard, 78,696 residents in Charlesbourg; Saint-Léonard pulls ahead with 13.5 km² on area (66.5 km² for Charlesbourg); Saint-Léonard holds 5,616 residents per km² on density, 1,184 residents per km² for Charlesbourg. Charlesbourg has 4.9× more area than Saint-Léonard, but Saint-Léonard catches up in density with 4.7× more.
| Indicator | Saint-Léonard | Charlesbourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 75 707 | 78 696 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 13,5 km² | 66,5 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 5 616 | 1 184 |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 23 446 | 16 053 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 279 | 646 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 14 | 20 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 12 | 11 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 2 | 5 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 14 | 18 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 0 | 2 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 2 | 1 |
In short
The most striking difference lies in the available space, with Charlesbourg's area being about 4.9 times larger (or 393% more) than Saint-Léonard, spanning 66.5 km² compared to 13.5 km². This physical reality explains why Saint-Léonard has a density about 4.7 times higher (or 374% more) with 5,616 residents per km² compared to only 1,184 in Charlesbourg, despite very similar populations of 75,707 and 78,696. Despite its highly urban profile, Saint-Léonard surprises with 23,446 public trees, which is 46% more than its Quebec City rival.
Questions
Questions about Saint-Léonard vs Charlesbourg
- Which sector offers better public transit coverage?
- Charlesbourg has 646 bus stops, which is about 2.3 times more (or 132% more) than Saint-Léonard's 279 stops. This difference is mainly due to the vast territory that needs to be covered in the Quebec City borough.
- Which area is better suited for families with young children?
- Saint-Léonard offers a slight advantage for young children with 12 primary schools compared to 11 in Charlesbourg. However, Charlesbourg takes the lead for older students with 5 secondary schools compared to only 2 in Saint-Léonard, representing about 2.5 times more (or 150% more) secondary institutions.
- What about access to higher education?
- Saint-Léonard stands out clearly with 4 CEGEPs, which is about 4 times more (or 300% more) than Charlesbourg, which only has 1.
- Are there private schools available in both areas?
- Charlesbourg offers 2 private schools and 18 public schools, whereas Saint-Léonard has no private schools (0) for its 14 public schools.
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