Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
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Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is a village in the Regional County Municipality of L'Islet within the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River and is the county seat. The village is located off the Trans-Canada Highway, Autoroute 20. Route 132 passes through the town.
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Saint-Jean-Port-Joli | |
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Coordinates: 47°13′N 70°16′W[1] | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Quebec |
Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
RCM | L'Islet |
Constituted | July 1, 1855 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Normand Caron |
• Federal riding | Montmagny—L'Islet— Kamouraska—Rivière- du-Loup |
• Prov. riding | Côte-du-Sud |
Area | |
• Total | 240.90 km2 (93.01 sq mi) |
• Land | 68.95 km2 (26.62 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,304 |
• Density | 47.9/km2 (124/sq mi) |
• Pop 2006-2011 | 1.8% |
• Dwellings | 1,658 |
Demonym | Port-Jolien(ne) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Postal code(s) | |
Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
Highways A-20 (TCH) | R-132 R-204 |
Website | www.saintjean portjoli.com |
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It is known for its craftspeople and artists, especially in the fields of wood carving and sculpture. There are also several well-reputed restaurants.