Jacques-Cartier, Sherbrooke
| Jacques-Cartier | |
|---|---|
| Borough | |
| Borough of Sherbrooke | |
 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| RCM | Sherbrooke |
| Merged | January 1, 2002 |
| Government | |
| • City councillors |
Marc Denault Christine Ouellet Chantal L'Espérance Pierre Tardif |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 30.5 km2 (11.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 32,555 |
| • Density | 1,067.37/km2 (2,764.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Website | Borough of Jacques-Cartier |
Jacques-Cartier is an arrondissement, or borough, of the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec. The borough comprises the portion of pre-amalgamation Sherbrooke located north of the Magog River. It contains the Carrefour de l'Estrie shopping centre and the Bois Beckett Park, one of few old-growth forests in the region.
The borough had a population of 32,555 in 2009.[2]
Government
Further information: Sherbrooke municipal election, 2009
The borough is represented by four councillors on the Sherbrooke City Council. Its current councillors are Chantal L'Espérance, Marc Denault, Nathalie Goguen and Pierre Tardif.
References
- ↑ "Portrait". Jacques-Cartier (in French). Ville de Sherbrooke. 2008-03-27. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ Portrait de la ville, Ville de Sherbrooke
External links
Coordinates: 45°24′18″N 71°56′19″W / 45.4051°N 71.9385°W
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