Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Quebec

Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc
Municipality

Location within Maskinongé RCM.
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc

Location in central Quebec.

Coordinates: 46°34′N 72°55′W / 46.567°N 72.917°W / 46.567; -72.917Coordinates: 46°34′N 72°55′W / 46.567°N 72.917°W / 46.567; -72.917[1]
Country  Canada
Province  Quebec
Region Mauricie
RCM Maskinongé
Constituted June 30, 1886
Government[2]
  Mayor Claude Mayrand
  Federal riding Berthier—Maskinongé
  Prov. riding Saint-Maurice
Area[2][3]
  Total 228.10 km2 (88.07 sq mi)
  Land 221.95 km2 (85.70 sq mi)
Population (2011)[3]
  Total 1,407
  Density 6.3/km2 (16/sq mi)
  Pop 2006-2011 Increase 2.3%
  Dwellings 1,242
Time zone EST (UTC−5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−4)
Postal code(s) G0X 1N0
Area code(s) 819
Highways Route 351
Website www.stmathieuduparc.org

Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc is a municipality in the Mauricie region of the province of Quebec in Canada. Prior to March 28, 1998, it was known simply as Saint-Mathieu.

It is home to the Mokotakan Museum, showcasing the First Nations of Quebec.

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