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Ville-Marie vs Gatineau

Ville-Marie

Montréal

Ville-Marie

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Gatineau

Province du Québec

Gatineau

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Gatineau leads on 5 of the 7 dimensions compared. Between Ville-Marie and Gatineau, 12 public indicators line up. Ville-Marie shows 84,013 residents on population versus 291,040 residents for Gatineau. Ville-Marie holds 21.5 km² on area, 341.8 km² for Gatineau. Ville-Marie pulls ahead with 3,917 residents per km² on density (851 residents per km² for Gatineau). The difference shows mostly on area, where Gatineau leads by 15.9× more, and on density, where Ville-Marie regains 4.6× more.

Comparison of Ville-Marie and Gatineau on 12 public indicators
IndicatorVille-MarieGatineau
Population (residents)84 013291 040
Area (square kilometres)21,5 km²341,8 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 917851
Households (households)61 425126 475
Bus stops (stops)4231 843
Schools (schools (MEQ))2183
Primary schools (primary schools)558
Secondary schools (secondary schools)112
Public schools (public schools)877
Private schools (private schools)136
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)3311
Universities (universities)41

In short

Gatineau stands out first by its immense space with an area of 341.8 km², which is about 15.9 times more (1494% more) than the 21.5 km² of Ville-Marie. This physical contrast shapes two distinct lifestyles, opposing the vertical energy of the Montreal borough with the green expanse of the Outaouais city. While Ville-Marie features high urban density, Gatineau offers an expansive environment home to 291,040 residents compared to 84,013 for its counterpart.

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 Ville-Marie vs Gatineau

What is the difference in density between Ville-Marie and Gatineau?
Ville-Marie is a highly concentrated hub with a density of 3,917 residents per km², which is about 4.6 times more (360% more) than Gatineau at 851. Gatineau provides a much more open and spacious environment.
How does the school offering compare for children?
Gatineau has 58 primary schools, which is about 11.6 times more (1060% more) than Ville-Marie with 5. For secondary education, Gatineau has 12 schools, representing about 12 times more (1100% more) than the single school in Ville-Marie.
Which sector is better suited for students?
Gatineau holds the advantage for the overall student profile, although Ville-Marie stands out in higher education with 33 CEGEPs and 4 universities, compared to 11 CEGEPs and 1 university in Gatineau.
How is public transit organized in these two areas?
Gatineau offers 1,843 bus stops to cover its vast territory, which is about 4.4 times more (336% more) than Ville-Marie with 423. Mobility in Ville-Marie relies on a highly concentrated metro and active transit network.
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