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Saint Blaise Sur Richelieu
| Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu | |||
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| Administration | |||
| Country |  Canada | ||
| Province |  Quebec | ||
| Region | Montrgie | ||
| County or equivalent | Le Haut-Richelieu | ||
| Municipal status | Municipality | ||
| Constitution | June 20, 1892 | ||
| Mayor Current term | Jacques Desmarais 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Demography | |||
| Population | 2 050 hab. (2006) | ||
| Density | 30 inhabitants / km 2 | ||
| Demonym | Blaisois Blaisois | ||
| Geography | |||
| Contact Geographic | 45 13 '00 "North 73 17 '00 "West / 45.216672, -73.283338 | ||
| Area | 68.42 km 2 | ||
| Geographic Code | 24 56065 | ||
Geolocation on the map: Quebec
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Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu is a municipality in Quebec ( Canada ), located in the regional county municipality of Haut-Richelieu , in the administrative region of Montrgie. It is named in honor of Blaise of Sebaste.
Summary |
History
The municipality was formed in 1892 from detachments of the parishes of St. John the Evangelist ( Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu ), Sainte-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie (Acadia) and Valentine. Located on the west bank of the Richelieu, the municipality is known for its large-scale agricultural practices.
Demographics
Demographic trends of the twentieth century to today
Municipalities Boundary
Sources
- Directory of municipalities in Quebec
- Geographical Names Board of Quebec
- Municipal Affairs and Regions - regional maps
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