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Ville-Marie vs Québec

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Comparison

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Québec leads on 6 of the 7 dimensions compared. Reading across 12 comparable indicators between Ville-Marie and Québec. Ville-Marie records 84,013 residents on population, against 549,460 residents in Québec; on area, Ville-Marie reaches 21.5 km² while Québec sits at 452.3 km²; 3,917 residents per km² on density in Ville-Marie, 1,215 residents per km² in Québec. On area, Québec counts 21.1× more than Ville-Marie; on density, Ville-Marie leads by 3.2× more.

Comparison of Ville-Marie and Québec on 12 public indicators
IndicatorVille-MarieQuébec
Population (residents)84 013549 460
Area (square kilometres)21,5 km²452,3 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 9171 215
Households (households)61 425265 710
Bus stops (stops)4234 066
Schools (schools (MEQ))21133
Primary schools (primary schools)584
Secondary schools (secondary schools)122
Public schools (public schools)8114
Private schools (private schools)1319
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)3523
Universities (universities)46

In short

Québec stands out with its vast territory of 452.3 km², which is about 21.1 times more (2009% more) than the central borough of Ville-Marie and its 21.5 km². This scale difference results in highly contrasting urban densities, with Ville-Marie concentrating 3,917 people per km² compared to just 1,215 for the capital city. While the Montreal core offers a compact, vertical lifestyle, the city of Québec provides a spacious, spread-out environment ideal for families seeking room to grow.

Questions

Questions about Ville-Marie vs Québec

Which is the best choice for a lively and dense urban lifestyle?
Ville-Marie is the ideal option with its high density of 3,917 people per km², compared to 1,215 for Québec. This Montreal borough favors an ultra-dynamic pedestrian daily life in the heart of the metropolis.
Which destination offers more options for schooling children?
Québec wins by a wide margin with 133 schools compared to 21 in Ville-Marie. The capital offers 84 primary schools and 22 secondary schools, providing a highly developed educational network for families.
How do the public and private school networks compare?
Québec has about 14.3 times more public schools with 114 establishments compared to 8 in Ville-Marie. On the other hand, the gap is much narrower for private schools, with 19 institutions in Québec and 13 in Ville-Marie.
How is public transit structured in these two areas?
Québec features 4,066 bus stops to cover its large territory, which is about 9.6 times more (861% more) than Ville-Marie with its 423 stops. The Montreal borough compensates for its smaller area with an extremely concentrated transit network.