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Saint-Jérôme vs Charlesbourg

Saint-Jérôme

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Comparison

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Saint-Jérôme leads on 5 of the 5 dimensions compared. Comparing Saint-Jérôme and Charlesbourg means reading 9 public indicators side by side. Saint-Jérôme holds 80,215 residents on population, 78,696 residents for Charlesbourg; Saint-Jérôme pulls ahead with 90.2 km² on area (66.5 km² for Charlesbourg); 889 residents per km² on density in Saint-Jérôme, 1,184 residents per km² in Charlesbourg. area: Saint-Jérôme ahead by 36% more. density: Charlesbourg ahead by 33% more.

Comparison of Saint-Jérôme and Charlesbourg on 9 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-JérômeCharlesbourg
Population (residents)80 21578 696
Area (square kilometres)90,2 km²66,5 km²
Density (residents per km²)8891 184
Schools (schools (MEQ))2920
Primary schools (primary schools)1911
Secondary schools (secondary schools)85
Public schools (public schools)2818
Private schools (private schools)12
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)31

In short

For higher education, Saint-Jérôme stands out with about 3 times more (or 200% more) CEGEPs than Charlesbourg, offering 3 institutions compared to only 1. This educational vitality is visible in the overall school offer, as Saint-Jérôme has 29 schools in total, which is 45% more than Charlesbourg and its 20 schools. In contrast, Charlesbourg provides a denser living environment with 1,184 residents per km² compared to 889 for its Laurentian rival.

Questions

Questions about Saint-Jérôme vs Charlesbourg

Which area offers a more urban and concentrated environment?
Charlesbourg presents a higher density with 1,184 residents per km² over an area of 66.5 km². Saint-Jérôme is more spread out with its 90.2 km² and a density of 889 residents per km².
Which city is better equipped for children's public schooling?
Saint-Jérôme has 19 primary schools (73% more than Charlesbourg) and 8 secondary schools (60% more than Charlesbourg). Its network includes 28 public schools, which is 56% more than Charlesbourg and its 18 public schools.
What about the private education offering in these two areas?
Charlesbourg has about 2 times more (or 100% more) private schools than Saint-Jérôme. The area counts 2 private institutions compared to only 1 in Saint-Jérôme.
How do the two territories compare in terms of population?
Saint-Jérôme is slightly more populated with 80,215 residents. Charlesbourg shows a very similar population with 78,696 residents.