The largest neighbourhoods and cities in Quebec by area

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Quebec by area?

It is Saguenay, with 1,124.6 km², that leads the 35 Quebec neighbourhoods and cities in this ranking (Official territorial boundaries, Statistics Canada 2021).

Who takes the first 5 places in this ranking?

In order: Saguenay (1,124.6 km²), Quebec City (452.3 km²), Lévis (448.1 km²), Sherbrooke (353.4 km²) and Gatineau (341.8 km²). The full ranking covers 35 territories (Official territorial boundaries, Statistics Canada 2021).

What is the median value in this ranking?

L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève holds the median position with 36.2 km². At the top, Saguenay reaches 1,124.6 km² (Official territorial boundaries, Statistics Canada 2021).

Where does this data come from?

Source: Official territorial boundaries, Statistics Canada 2021. Each row in the ranking links to the territory's page, which documents the period and origin of every measure.

Is there a big gap between first and last?

First: Saguenay with 1,124.6 km². Last: Outremont with 3.8 km². The ranking covers 35 Quebec neighbourhoods and cities (Official territorial boundaries, Statistics Canada 2021).

How many territories does this ranking cover?

35 Quebec neighbourhoods and cities are ranked here, based on Official territorial boundaries, Statistics Canada 2021. Explore Ma Ville covers major urban areas in Quebec; coverage expands as new sources are integrated.

Is this ranking up to date?

The data comes from Official territorial boundaries, Statistics Canada 2021 (2026 edition). Explore Ma Ville integrates each new official publication as soon as it becomes available.