Cascapédia–Saint-Jules

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Cascapédia–Saint-Jules
Municipality
Cascapedia River seen from Route 132 in Cascapédia–Saint-Jules in July 2018
Cascapedia River seen from Route 132 in Cascapédia–Saint-Jules in July 2018
Location within Bonaventure RCM.
Location within Bonaventure RCM.
Cascapédia–Saint-Jules is located in Eastern Quebec
Cascapédia–Saint-Jules
Cascapédia–Saint-Jules
Location in eastern Quebec.
Coordinates: 48°15′N 65°55′W / 48.250°N 65.917°W / 48.250; -65.917[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionGaspésie–
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RCMBonaventure
ConstitutedJune 2, 1999
Government
[2]
 • MayorGaetan (Guy) Boudreau
 • Federal ridingGaspésie—
Îles-de-la-Madeleine
 • Prov. ridingBonaventure
Area
[2][3]
 • Total161.40 km2 (62.32 sq mi)
 • Land162.61 km2 (62.78 sq mi)
 There is an apparent contradiction between two authoritative sources
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total741
 • Density4.6/km2 (12/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Increase 3.8%
 • Dwellings
403
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0C 1T0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways R-132
R-299

Cascapédia–Saint-Jules is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.

The municipality includes the communities of Grande-Cascapédia and Saint-Jules, both located along the Cascapédia River.

History[edit]

On June 2, 1999, the Municipalities of Grande-Cascapédia and Saint-Jules were merged to form the Municipality of Cascapédia. It was renamed to Cascapédia–Saint-Jules on June 26, 2000.[1]

Grande-Cascapédia[edit]

Kigicapigiak had been a Mi'kmaq summer coastal community prior to European settlement.[4][5] Grande-Cascapédia was formed in the mid 19th century. Named after the adjacent river, originally called Cascapédiac, this name is from the Mi'kmaq words kaska (broad) and pegiag (river). In 1860, the local parish was established that 3 years later counted some 1500 inhabitants, and in 1883, its post office opened. In 1929, the place was incorporated as a municipality.[6] Another theory on the etymology is that it was named for the Mi'kmaq word kěskebeâk which means "wide paddle."[7]

Saint-Jules[edit]

Saint-Jules was founded as a mission in 1899, and became a parish only 2 years later. It was named after Pope Julius I, and also called Saint-Jules-de-Maria (1922-1950) or Saint-Jules-de-Cascapédia to distinguish it from Saint-Jules in the Beauce region. Its post office opened in 1922. In 1949, the place was incorporated as a separate municipality out of the Township Municipality of Maria.[8]

Demographics[edit]

Population[edit]

Canada census – Cascapédia–Saint-Jules community profile
20212011
Population764 (+4.7% from 2016)741 (+3.8% from 2006)
Land area164.29 km2 (63.43 sq mi)162.61 km2 (62.78 sq mi)
Population density4.7/km2 (12/sq mi)4.6/km2 (12/sq mi)
Median age46.8 (M: 45.2, F: 48.4)46.5 (M: 46.9, F: 45.7)
Private dwellings385 (total)  347 (occupied)403 (total) 
Median household income$64,000$43,530
References: 2021[9] 2011[10] earlier[11][12]
Historical Census Data - Cascapédia–Saint-Jules, Quebec[13]
YearPop.±%
1991P 642—    
1996P 673+4.8%
YearPop.±%
2001 679+0.9%
2006 714+5.2%
YearPop.±%
2011 741+3.8%
(P) pre-merger combined totals for municipalities of Grande-Cascapédia and Saint-Jules.

Language[edit]

Mother tongue (2006):[14]

  • English only: 63.2%
  • French only: 35.4%
  • English and French: %
  • Other language: 1.4%

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  2. ^ a b "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules". Répertoire des municipalités (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  3. ^ a b "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules census profile". 2011 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  4. ^ "Micmac Locations". Micmac Tribe. Access Genealogy. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  5. ^ Vetromile, Eugene (1866). The Abnakis and their history. J.B. Kirker. p. 59.
  6. ^ "Grande-Cascapédia" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  7. ^ Rand, Silas Tertius (1875-01-01). A First Reading Book in the Micmac Language: Comprising the Micmac Numerals, and the Names of the Different Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Trees, &c. of the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Also, Some of the Indian Names of Places, and Many Familiar Words and Phrases, Translated Literally Into English. Nova Scotia Printing Company.
  8. ^ "Saint-Jules" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  9. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  10. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  11. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  12. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  13. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  14. ^ "Cascapédia–Saint-Jules community profile". 2006 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-30.



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