Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Municipality
The abbey at Saint-Benoît-du-Lac.
Location within Memphrémagog RCM.
St-Benoît-du-Lac
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°10′N 72°16′W / 45.167°N 72.267°W / 45.167; -72.267[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionEstrie
RCMMemphrémagog
ConstitutedMarch 16, 1939
Government
[2][3]
 • AdministratorPère André Laberge
 • Federal ridingBrome—Missisquoi
 • Prov. ridingOrford
Area
[2][4]
 • Total
2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
 • Land2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[4]
 • Total
43
 • Density19.7/km2 (51/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
 34.4%
 • Dwellings
13
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0B 2M0
Area code819
HighwaysNo major routes
Websitewww.st-benoit-du-lac.com

Saint-Benoît-du-Lac (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ bənwa dy lak]) is a community of 43 people, part of the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec. It only comprises an abbey, a cheese making facility, and its immediate surrounding lands.

History

The name Saint-Benoît-du-Lac refers to Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictines. The municipality was founded on March 16, 1939 by splitting away from the municipality of Austin.

Demographics

Population

Language

Mother tongue (2021)[4]

Language Population Pct (%)
French only 30 66.7%
English only 15 33.3%
Non-official languages 0 0%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 55736". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
  3. ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BROME--MISSISQUOI (Quebec)
  4. ^ a b c 2021 Statistics Canada Census Profile: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Quebec



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