Tingwick, Quebec
Tingwick | |
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Municipality | |
Location within Arthabaska RCM. | |
Tingwick Location in southern Quebec. | |
Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W / 45.883°N 72.950°WCoordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W / 45.883°N 72.950°W[1] | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Quebec |
Region | Centre-du-Québec |
RCM | Arthabaska |
Constituted | December 12, 1981 |
Government[2] | |
• Mayor | Paul-Émile Simoneau |
• Federal riding | Richmond—Arthabaska |
• Prov. riding | Drummond–Bois-Francs |
Area[2][3] | |
• Total | 170.10 km2 (65.68 sq mi) |
• Land | 169.68 km2 (65.51 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 1,395 |
• Density | 8.2/km2 (21/sq mi) |
• Pop 2006-2011 | 4.3% |
Demonym(s) | Tingwickois |
Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC−4) |
Postal code(s) | J0A 1L0 |
Area code(s) | 819 |
Geographical code | 39025 |
Website |
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Tingwick is a Canadian municipality of Quebec established in Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Quebec.
Geography
The Municipality of Tingwick is located inside Tingwick township that is part of Eastern Townships. There are 2 rivers: Rivière des Pins and Rivière des Rosiers (It was also called Trout River).
Sport
Skiing center at mount Gleason.
Economy
Agriculture: milk production, pig and maple sugar.
Building
- Catholic church Saint Patrick since 1857.
- Primary school Saint-Coeur-de-Marie.
Event
Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.
References
Warwick | Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska | Chesterville | ||
Kingsey Falls | Saint-Rémi-de-Tingwick | |||
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