Tingwick, Quebec
Appearance
Tingwick | |
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Location within Arthabaska RCM. | |
Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W / 45.883°N 72.950°W[1] | |
Country | |
Province | |
Region | Centre-du-Québec |
RCM | Arthabaska |
Constituted | December 12, 1981 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Paul-Émile Simoneau |
• Federal riding | Richmond—Arthabaska |
• Prov. riding | Drummond–Bois-Francs |
Area | |
• Total | 170.10 km2 (65.68 sq mi) |
• Land | 169.68 km2 (65.51 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,395 |
• Density | 8.2/km2 (21/sq mi) |
• Pop 2006-2011 | |
Demonym | Tingwickois |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Postal code(s) | |
Area code | 819 |
Geographical code | 39025 |
Website | www |
Tingwick is a Canadian municipality of Quebec established in Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Quebec.
Geography
[edit]The Municipality of Tingwick is located within the township of Tingwick in the Eastern Townships. There are 2 rivers: Rivière des Pins and Rivière des Rosiers (also known as Trout River).
Sport
[edit]A skiing centre is located at Mount Gleason.
Economy
[edit]Agriculture is the main industry in the area, focusing on dairy, pork, and maple sugar production.
Building
[edit]- Catholic church Saint Patrick since 1857.
- Primary school Saint-Coeur-de-Marie.
Event
[edit]Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.
References
[edit]- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 381429". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 39025". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
- ^ a b "Tingwick, Quebec (Code 2439025) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.