Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Trois-Rivières


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Comparison
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Trois-Rivières leads on 3 of the 5 dimensions compared. 10 public indicators set Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension apart from Trois-Rivières. on population, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension reaches 142,222 residents while Trois-Rivières sits at 139,160 residents. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension records 16.4 km² on area, against 288.7 km² in Trois-Rivières. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension shows 8,651 residents per km² on density versus 482 residents per km² for Trois-Rivières. The difference shows mostly on density, where Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads by 17.9× more, and on area, where Trois-Rivières regains 17.6× more.
| Indicator | Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension | Trois-Rivières |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 142 222 | 139 160 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 16,4 km² | 288,7 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 8 651 | 482 |
| Households (households) | 66 380 | 66 820 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 41 | 42 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 23 | 28 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 10 | 3 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 33 | 34 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 8 | 8 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 13 | 8 |
In short
The spatial contrast is striking between the urban core of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, where the density of 8,651 people per km² is about 17.9 times higher (or 1694% more) than in Trois-Rivières, and the latter which spans an area of 288.7 km² (about 17.6 times more than the Montreal borough). Although their populations are very similar with 142,222 residents for Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and 139,160 for Trois-Rivières, their living environments are completely different. The Montreal borough offers tightly knit neighborhood life, whereas the Mauricie city provides vast spaces and a peaceful pace.
Questions
Questions about Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension vs Trois-Rivières
- How do schooling options compare for children?
- Trois-Rivières has 28 primary schools, which is 22% more than Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension with 23. On the other hand, the Montreal borough offers 10 secondary schools, about 3.3 times more (or 233% more) than Trois-Rivières which has 3.
- Which area offers more living space?
- Trois-Rivières stands out with an area of 288.7 km² compared to only 16.4 km² for Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. Its density is 482 people per km², providing a spacious environment compared to the 8,651 people per km² in the Montreal borough.
- What is the availability of higher education and college options?
- Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 12 CEGEPs, which is 50% more than Trois-Rivières with 8. Both territories are tied for private schools with 8 institutions each.
- Is it easier to find housing in either of these areas?
- Trois-Rivières hosts 66,820 households, a slight difference of 440 more than Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension with 66,380. The choice depends on your preference between a Montreal city apartment and a house with a yard in Mauricie.
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