L'Assomption, Quebec
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L'Assomption is a town in southwestern Quebec, Canada on the L'Assomption River. It is the seat of the Regional County Municipality of L'Assomption. It is located on the outer fringes of the Montreal urban area.
Most of the economy depends on the agricultural industries of the surrounding plains. It is also the cultural center of the region.
In 2002, L'Assomption amalgamated with the parish of Saint-Gerard-Majella.
[edit] Communities
- Domaine-Beaudoin-Papin
- Domaine-des-Fleurs
- L'Assomption
- Saint-Gérard de Majella
According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census: Statistics include amalgamation
- Population: 15,872
- % Change (1996-2001): 0.3
- Dwellings: 5,900
- Area (km².): 137.12
- Density (persons per km².): 115.8
[edit] References
Ville de l'Assomption (French only)
| North: L'Épiphanie, L'Épiphanie Parish, Sainte-Marie-Salomé | ||
| West: Le Gardeur |
L'Assomption | East: Saint-Paul, Lavaltrie |
| South: Repentigny, Saint-Sulpice |
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