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'''Port-Daniel–Gascons''' is a [[municipality (Quebec)|municipality]] in the [[Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine]] [[List of regions of Quebec|region]] of the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|province]] of [[Quebec]] in [[Canada]].
'''Port-Daniel–Gascons''' is a [[municipality (Quebec)|municipality]] in the [[Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine]] [[List of regions of Quebec|region]] of the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|province]] of [[Quebec]] in [[Canada]].


The municipality includes the communities of Marcil, Clemville, Port-Daniel-Ouest, Port-Daniel-Est, Gascons-Ouest, and Gascons-Est. It was formed on January 17, 2001, through the merger of the Municipality of Port-Daniel and the Parish Municipality of Sainte-Germaine-de-l'Anse-aux-Gascons.
The municipality includes the communities of Marcil, Clemville, Port-Daniel-Ouest, Port-Daniel-Est, Gascons-Ouest, and Gascons-Est. It was formed on January 17, 2001, through the merger of the Municipality of Port-Daniel and the Parish Municipality of Sainte-Germaine-de-l'Anse-aux-Gascons. Port-Daniel–Gascons is bordered to the south by Chaleur Bay, to the north by the interior of the Gaspésie, to the west by Shigawake, and to the east by Chandler (Newport District).
Port-Daniel–Gascons is bordered to the south by Chaleur Bay, to the north by the interior of the Gaspésie, to the west by Shigawake, and to the east by Chandler (Newport District).


In 2017 McInnis Cement the largest cement plant in the province of Quebec started production and was inaugurated in the Municipality of Port-Daniel–Gascons. The cement plant was constructed between 2014 and 2017. The cement plant will bring in $2.1 million annually in tax revenues. This new cement plant was long hoped for and will greatly benefit the Municipality.
In 2017 McInnis Cement the largest cement plant in the province of Quebec started production and was inaugurated in the Municipality of Port-Daniel–Gascons. The cement plant was constructed between 2014 and 2017. The cement plant will bring in $2.1 million annually in tax revenues. This new cement plant was long hoped for and will greatly benefit the Municipality.


Mayors of Port-Daniel–Gascons since 2001 are as follows:
Mayors of Port-Daniel–Gascons since 2001 are as follows: Maurice Anglehart (2001-2005) Henri Grenier (2005-2009) Maurice Anglehart (2009-2013) Henri Grenier (2013-2017) On November 5, 2017 Henri Grenier was re-elected for a third (second consecutive) term as mayor (2017-2021).
Maurice Anglehart (2001-2005)
Henri Grenier (2005-2009)
Maurice Anglehart (2009-2013)
Henri Grenier (2013-2017)
On November 5, 2017 Henri Grenier was re-elected for a third (second consecutive) term as mayor (2017-2021).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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Revision as of 15:54, 25 June 2020

Port-Daniel–Gascons
Municipality
Harbour at Port-Daniel–Gascons
Harbour at Port-Daniel–Gascons
Location within Le Rocher-Percé RCM.
Location within Le Rocher-Percé RCM.
Port-Daniel–Gascons is located in Eastern Quebec
Port-Daniel–Gascons
Port-Daniel–Gascons
Location in eastern Quebec.
Coordinates: 48°11′N 64°58′W / 48.183°N 64.967°W / 48.183; -64.967[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionGaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RCMLe Rocher-Percé
ConstitutedJanuary 17, 2001
Government
[2]
 • MayorHenri Grenier (2017-2021)
 • Federal ridingGaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine
 • Prov. ridingBonaventure
Area
[2][3]
 • Total
332.00 km2 (128.19 sq mi)
 • Land302.69 km2 (116.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total
2,453
 • Density8.1/km2 (21/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Decrease 5.1%
 • Dwellings
1,173
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0C 2N0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways R-132
Websitewww.port-daniel-gascons.ca

Port-Daniel–Gascons is a municipality in the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of the province of Quebec in Canada.

The municipality includes the communities of Marcil, Clemville, Port-Daniel-Ouest, Port-Daniel-Est, Gascons-Ouest, and Gascons-Est. It was formed on January 17, 2001, through the merger of the Municipality of Port-Daniel and the Parish Municipality of Sainte-Germaine-de-l'Anse-aux-Gascons. Port-Daniel–Gascons is bordered to the south by Chaleur Bay, to the north by the interior of the Gaspésie, to the west by Shigawake, and to the east by Chandler (Newport District).

In 2017 McInnis Cement the largest cement plant in the province of Quebec started production and was inaugurated in the Municipality of Port-Daniel–Gascons. The cement plant was constructed between 2014 and 2017. The cement plant will bring in $2.1 million annually in tax revenues. This new cement plant was long hoped for and will greatly benefit the Municipality.

Mayors of Port-Daniel–Gascons since 2001 are as follows: Maurice Anglehart (2001-2005) Henri Grenier (2005-2009) Maurice Anglehart (2009-2013) Henri Grenier (2013-2017) On November 5, 2017 Henri Grenier was re-elected for a third (second consecutive) term as mayor (2017-2021).

Demographics

Population

Canada census – Port-Daniel--Gascons community profile
2011
Population2,453 (-5.1% from 2006)
Land area302.69 km2 (116.87 sq mi)
Population density8.1/km2 (21/sq mi)
Median age50.8 (M: 49.8, F: 52.1)
Private dwellings1,173 (total) 
Median household income$39,428
References: 2011[4] earlier[5][6]
Historical Census Data - Port-Daniel–Gascons, Quebec[7]
YearPop.±%
1991P 3,089—    
1996P 3,036−1.7%
YearPop.±%
2001P 2,685−11.6%
2006 2,586−3.7%
YearPop.±%
2011 2,453−5.1%
(P) pre-merger combined totals for municipality of Port-Daniel and the parish municipality of Sainte-Germaine-de-l'Anse-aux-Gascons.

Language

Canada Census Mother Tongue - Port-Daniel–Gascons, Quebec[7]
1996-2001 pre-merger combined totals for municipality of Port-Daniel and parish of Sainte-Germaine-de-l'Anse-aux-Gascons.
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2011
2,445
 2,095 Decrease 3.7% 85.68% 335 Decrease 10.7% 13.70% 15 Increase 50.0% 0.61% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.00%
2006
2,580
 2,175 Decrease 4.4% 84.30% 375 Increase 1.4% 14.53% 10 Decrease 66.7% 0.39% 20 Increase n/a% 0.78%
2001
2,675
 2,275 Decrease 13.7% 85.05% 370 Increase 4.2% 13.83% 30 Steady 0.0% 1.12% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.00%
1996
3,020
 2,635 n/a 87.25% 355 n/a 11.75% 30 n/a 0.00% 0 n/a 0.99%
Train station in Port Daniel

Transportation

The main road in town is Quebec Route 132.

VIA Rail ceased service to Port-Daniel station due to track closures and local bridges conditions in 2013. The station located close to the city hall.

Notable natives

City Hall in Port-Daniel

See also

References

  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 366565". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b "Port-Daniel–Gascons". Répertoire des municipalités (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire. Archived from the original on 2012-06-07. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  3. ^ a b "Port-Daniel--Gascons census profile". 2011 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  4. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-01-30.
  5. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  6. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census



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