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Saguenay vs Beauport

Saguenay

Province du Québec

Saguenay

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Beauport

quebec

Beauport

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Comparison

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Saguenay and Beauport share 8 comparable indicators. Saguenay records 144,725 residents on population, against 83,366 residents in Beauport; on area, Saguenay reaches 1,124.6 km² while Beauport sits at 78.9 km²; 129 residents per km² on density in Saguenay, 1,057 residents per km² in Beauport. On area, Saguenay counts 14.3× more than Beauport; on density, Beauport leads by 8.2× more.

Comparison of Saguenay and Beauport on 8 public indicators
IndicatorSaguenayBeauport
Population (residents)144 72583 366
Area (square kilometres)1 124,6 km²78,9 km²
Density (residents per km²)1291 057
Schools (schools (MEQ))4220
Primary schools (primary schools)3213
Secondary schools (secondary schools)63
Public schools (public schools)3918
Private schools (private schools)32

Population

Saguenay

144 725

residents

Beauport

83 366

residents

Area

Saguenay

1124.6km²

square kilometres

Beauport

78.9km²

square kilometres

Density

Saguenay

129

residents per km²

Beauport

1 057

residents per km²

Schools

Saguenay

42

schools (MEQ)

Beauport

20

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Saguenay

32

primary schools

Beauport

13

primary schools

Secondary schools

Saguenay

6

secondary schools

Beauport

3

secondary schools

Public schools

Saguenay

39

public schools

Beauport

18

public schools

Private schools

Saguenay

3

private schools

Beauport

2

private schools

In short

The vastness of the territory is the most striking difference between these two areas, with Saguenay covering an area of 1,124.6 sq km, which is about 14.3 times more (1325% more) than the 78.9 sq km of Beauport. In contrast, Beauport offers a much more concentrated urban lifestyle with a density of 1,057 residents per sq km, representing about 8.2 times more (721% more) than Saguenay and its 129 residents per sq km. This comparison highlights two distinct profiles, balancing the proximity of a Quebec City borough with the expansive spaces of a major regional city of 144,725 residents.

Questions

Questions about Saguenay vs Beauport

Which area offers the most spacious living environment?
Saguenay is the clear leader with an area of 1,124.6 sq km compared to only 78.9 sq km for Beauport. It is the perfect destination for those seeking vast natural spaces and outdoor activities close to home.
How does the school offering compare between Beauport and Saguenay?
Saguenay has 42 schools in total, which is about 2.1 times more (110% more) than Beauport with its 20 schools. This network includes 32 primary schools and 6 secondary schools spread across the region.
If I prefer a dense and highly connected neighborhood, which should I choose?
Beauport is the better fit with a density of 1,057 residents per sq km, which is about 8.2 times more (721% more) than Saguenay. Daily services and Quebec City transit are much closer and easier to access.
What is the availability of public and private schools in both sectors?
Saguenay offers 39 public schools, about 2.2 times more (117% more) than Beauport with 18. Private education options remain similar, with 3 private schools in Saguenay and 2 in Beauport.
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