Saint-Alexandre, Quebec

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Saint-Alexandre, Quebec
(Saint-Alexandre-d'Iberville)
Motto: La fidélité et la foi triomphent
(Latin: Fidelitas et fides vincunt)
Location of Saint-Alexandre, Quebec
Location of Saint-Alexandre, Quebec
Coordinates: 45°14′N 73°07′W / 45.233, -73.117
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Quebec Quebec
Established (Parish) November 8, 1850
Established (Village) September 16, 1915
Parish/Village merger September 17, 1988
Government [1]
 - Mayor André Bergeron
Area
 - Total 76.16 km² (29.4 sq mi)
Population (2006 Census)[2]
 - Total 2,340
 - Density 30.7/km² (79.5/sq mi)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
Postal Code J0J 1S0
Area code(s) 450
Website: http://www.ville.saint-alexandre.qc.ca/

Saint-Alexandre is a municipality in the province of Quebec, Canada, located in the Regional County Municipality of Le Haut-Richelieu. Residents of Saint-Alexandre are called Alexandrins (Alexandrines, fem.).

[edit] Toponymy

Saint-Alexandre was named in memory of Alexander, bishop of Alexandria from 313 to 328, who was succeeded by Athanasius.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Municipalité de Saint-Alexandre
  2. ^ (French) Chiffres de population et des logements, Canada, provinces et territoires, et subdivisions de recensement (municipalités), recensements de 2006 et 2001 - Données intégrales
  3. ^ Municipalité de Saint-Alexandre

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 45°14′N 73°07′W / 45.233, -73.117 (Saint-Alexandre, Quebec)

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