In the next article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Lotbinière, Quebec. From its origins to its relevance today, we will explore all aspects of this interesting topic. We will discover its impact on society, its influence in different areas and how it has evolved over time. With a broad and detailed approach, we will analyze its different facets to offer a complete and enriching panorama. Join us on this journey of knowledge and discovery about Lotbinière, Quebec.
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Lotbinière | |
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Coordinates: 46°37′N 71°56′W / 46.62°N 71.93°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Quebec |
Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
RCM | Lotbinière |
Constituted | January 1, 1979 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maurice Sénécal |
• Federal riding | Lotbinière— Chutes-de-la-Chaudière |
• Prov. riding | Lotbinière-Frontenac |
Area | |
• Total | 100.00 km2 (38.61 sq mi) |
• Land | 80.02 km2 (30.90 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 887 |
• Density | 11.1/km2 (29/sq mi) |
• Pop 2006–2011 | 4.7% |
• Dwellings | 581 |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Postal code(s) | |
Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
Highways | R-132 |
Website | www |
Lotbinière is a municipality in Lotbinière Regional County Municipality in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region and the population was 887 as of the Canada 2011 Census. It is named after the seigneurie of which it was part. Bordered in the northwest by the Saint Lawrence River, Lotbinière is part of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec network.
It was constituted in 1979 from the amalgamation of the parish of Saint-Louis-de-Lotbinière and the village of Lotbinière. The area was initially settled by French colonizers at the end of the 17th century. It is named after René-Louis Chartier de Lotbinière, who was granted the seigneury of Lotbinière in 1672.