Saint-Léonard vs Les Rivières


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Comparison
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Les Rivières leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Across 11 public indicators, here's how Saint-Léonard and Les Rivières stack up. on population, Saint-Léonard reaches 75,707 residents while Les Rivières sits at 74,689 residents. Saint-Léonard records 13.5 km² on area, against 49.2 km² in Les Rivières. Saint-Léonard shows 5,616 residents per km² on density versus 1,519 residents per km² for Les Rivières. Saint-Léonard takes the edge on density (3.7× more), while Les Rivières stands out on area (3.6× more).
| Indicator | Saint-Léonard | Les Rivières |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 75 707 | 74 689 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 13,5 km² | 49,2 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 5 616 | 1 519 |
| Public trees (maintained public trees) | 23 446 | 33 449 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 279 | 758 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 14 | 16 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 12 | 12 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 2 | 3 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 14 | 15 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 0 | 1 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 2 | 2 |
In short
Spatial contrast defines these two sectors, with Les Rivières spanning 49.2 km² compared to just 13.5 km² for Saint-Léonard, representing about 3.7 times more area (or 265% more). This territorial difference directly shapes daily life, as Saint-Léonard features a density of 5,616 residents per km², which is about 3.7 times more (270% more) than the 1,519 residents per km² in Les Rivières. While Saint-Léonard in Montreal focuses on urban proximity, its Quebec City counterpart offers a more open environment with its 33,449 public trees.
Questions
Questions about Saint-Léonard vs Les Rivières
- Which sector should I choose for a quiet residential atmosphere?
- Although their populations are similar, with 75,707 residents in Saint-Léonard and 74,689 in Les Rivières, the atmosphere is very different. Les Rivières offers a much less dense environment with 1,519 residents per km², ideal if you are looking for space.
- How does the school offering compare between the two sectors?
- Both territories have exactly 12 primary schools. Les Rivières has 3 secondary schools, which is 50% more than Saint-Léonard with 2, but Saint-Léonard compensates with 4 CEGEPs compared to 2 in Les Rivières.
- Which sector is better served by public transit?
- Les Rivières has 758 bus stops, which is about 2.7 times more (172% more) than Saint-Léonard with 279.
- Where can we find more greenery and trees?
- Les Rivières leads in terms of urban canopy with 33,449 public trees, representing 43% more than the 23,446 trees recorded in Saint-Léonard.
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