Tingwick, Quebec
Tingwick is a Canadian municipality of Quebec established in Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Quebec.
Tingwick | |
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 Location within Arthabaska RCM. | |
  Tingwick Location in southern Quebec. | |
| Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W[1] | |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| 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 |  4.3% |
| Demonym(s) | Tingwickois |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | J0A 1L0 |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Geographical code | 39025 |
| Website | www |
Geography
The Municipality of Tingwick is located with 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
A skiing centre is located at Mount Gleason.
Economy
Agriculture is the main industry in the area, focusing on dairy, pork, and maple sugar production.
Building
- Catholic church Saint Patrick since 1857.
- Primary school Saint-Coeur-de-Marie.
Event
Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.
References
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