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Verdun vs Gatineau

Verdun

Montréal

Verdun

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Gatineau leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Verdun and Gatineau share 11 comparable indicators. 66,158 residents on population in Verdun, 291,040 residents in Gatineau; on area, Verdun reaches 22.2 km² while Gatineau sits at 341.8 km²; Verdun records 2,975 residents per km² on density, against 851 residents per km² in Gatineau. Gatineau has 15.4× more area than Verdun, but Verdun catches up in density with 3.5× more.

Comparison of Verdun and Gatineau on 11 public indicators
IndicatorVerdunGatineau
Population (residents)66 158291 040
Area (square kilometres)22,2 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 975851
Households (households)35 080126 475
Bus stops (stops)2611 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))1583
Primary schools (primary schools)1258
Secondary schools (secondary schools)212
Public schools (public schools)1577
Private schools (private schools)06
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)211

In short

With an area of 341.8 km², Gatineau is about 15.4 times larger (1437% more) than the compact Montreal neighborhood of Verdun and its 22.2 km². This difference in scale leads to a much higher urban density in Verdun, which has 2,975 people per square kilometer compared to 851 in Gatineau. While Verdun offers a tight-knit, walkable neighborhood lifestyle, Gatineau stands out as a major regional hub home to 291,040 residents and a highly advantageous student profile.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Gatineau leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

Out of 100. The higher the number, the better the area fits that lifestyle. Computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.

Questions

Questions about Verdun vs Gatineau

Which area offers the most urban and lively atmosphere?
Verdun wins in terms of proximity with a density of 2,975 people per square kilometer, compared to 851 in Gatineau. It is the ideal place to do everything on foot without a car.
Where is the best school offering for children?
Gatineau offers a very wide educational selection with 83 schools, which is about 5.5 times more (453% more) than Verdun with its 15 schools. For primary education, Gatineau has 58 schools compared to 12 in Verdun.
What is the best choice for a student?
Gatineau has a clear advantage for the student profile thanks to its 11 CEGEPs, which is about 5.5 times more (450% more) than the 2 institutions in Verdun.
How do the public transit networks compare?
Gatineau has 1,843 bus stops, which is about 7.1 times more (606% more) than the 261 stops in Verdun, a difference explained by its vast territory.
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