Hemmingford, Quebec (township)

Hemmingford is a township municipality in south-west Quebec, founded in 1799. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 1,747. The township completely surrounds the Village of Hemmingford. The two entities (village and township) are locally referred to collectively as Hemmingford. The two share many things, such as the cost of the volunteer fire department, and both hold their councils and offices in the same building in the village.

For the neighboring village of the same name, see Hemmingford, Quebec (village).
Hemmingford
Township municipality
Location within Les Jardins-de-Napierville RCM
Hemmingford
Location in southern Quebec
Coordinates: 45°05′N 73°35′W[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionMontérégie
RCMLes Jardins-de-Napierville
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
 • MayorPaul Viau
 • Federal ridingBeauharnois—Salaberry
 • Prov. ridingHuntingdon
Area
 • Total158.10 km2 (61.04 sq mi)
 • Land157.36 km2 (60.76 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[4]
 • Total1,747
 • Density11.1/km2 (29/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
 0.9%
 • Dwellings
823
Demonym(s)Hemmingfordien
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0L 1H0
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways Route 202
Route 205
Route 219
Geocode68015
Websitewww.hemmingford.ca/canton/

History

After creation in 1855, the territory of the township was successively partitioned in 1857, 1863 and 1878 to form to the new municipalities of Franklin, Havelock and the Village of Hemmingford respectively.[5]

Geography

The township of Hemmingford is located due south of Montreal in the Jardins-de-Napierville in the Montérégie region, in the south-east corner of the former Huntingdon County. It sits between what was the Seigniory of Beauharnois and Seigniory of Lacolle. Prior to its survey in 1792 and 1793, the Township was called "Waste lands". Since the mid 1800's Hemmingford has been known as being part of one of the main apple producing regions in Quebec.

The township borders the townships of Havelock, St-Chrysostome, St-Clotilde, Sherrington, and St-Bernard-de-Lacolle. Its southern border is the Canada–United States border with Clinton County, in New York State.

Hamlets

The following locations reside within the municipality's boundaries:[1]

Demographics

Population
Canada census – Hemmingford (township), Quebec community profile
2011 2006
Population: 1,747 (-0.9% from 2006) 1,763 (+3.5% from 2001)
Land area: 157.36 km2 (60.76 sq mi) 157.36 km2 (60.76 sq mi)
Population density: 11.1/km2 (29/sq mi) 11.2/km2 (29/sq mi)
Median age: 49.3 (M: 49.0, F: 49.6) 46.3 (M: 46.5, F: 46.2)
Total private dwellings: 823 799
Median household income: $53,743 $44,958
References: 2011[4] 2006[6] earlier[7]
Historical Census Data - Hemmingford (township), Quebec[8]
YearPop.±%
1991 1,693—    
1996 1,748+3.2%
2001 1,703−2.6%
2006 1,763+3.5%
2011 1,747−0.9%

Language
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Hemmingford (township), Quebec[8]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2011
1,725
 925 7.6% 53.62% 625 15.0% 36.23% 35 40.0% 2.03% 140 3.4% 8.12%
2006
1,765
 860 11.0% 48.73% 735 6.5% 41.64% 25 61.5% 1.42% 145 12.1% 8.21%
2001
1,695
 775 20.9% 45.72% 690 5.3% 40.71% 65 550.0% 3.83% 165 65.0% 9.73%
1996
1,745
 980 n/a 56.16% 655 n/a 37.54% 10 n/a 0.57% 100 n/a 5.73%

Attractions
Parc Safari

Some of the local attractions include Parc Safari and Hemmingford Golf and Country Club. The town supports many commercial apple growers, as well as cideries and wineries which include; Cidrerie Du Minot, Domaine du Salamandre, le Chat Botté, Vignes des Bacchantes and Cidrerie C.E.Petch.

See also

References
  1. Reference number 28436 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (in French)
  2. Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Hemmingford (township)
  3. Riding history for Beauharnois—Salaberry, Quebec from the Library of Parliament
  4. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  5. http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspx?no_seq=28436
  6. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  7. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
  8. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
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