Saint-Roch-Ouest (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ʁɔkwɛst]) is a municipality in Montcalm Regional County Municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada. Ouest, French for "west", indicates its position in relation to Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan.

History

Saint-Roch-Ouest was formed in 1921 when it separated from the Parish Municipality of Saint-Roch.

Demographics

YearPop.±%
Historical census populations – Saint-Roch-Ouest
YearPop.±%1931333—1941352+5.7%1951398+13.1%1956403+1.3%1961427+6.0%1966406−4.9%YearPop.±%1971377−7.1%1976381+1.1%1981390+2.4%1986383−1.8%1991357−6.8%1996350−2.0%YearPop.±%2001310−11.4%2006285−8.1%2011267−6.3%2016266−0.4%2021262−1.5%
1931333—
1941352+5.7%
1951398+13.1%
1956403+1.3%
1961427+6.0%
1966406−4.9%
YearPop.±%
1971377−7.1%
1976381+1.1%
1981390+2.4%
1986383−1.8%
1991357−6.8%
1996350−2.0%
YearPop.±%
2001310−11.4%
2006285−8.1%
2011267−6.3%
2016266−0.4%
2021262−1.5%
Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes. Source: Statistics Canada

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents (2021): 95 (total dwellings: 99)

Mother tongue (2021):

  • English as first language: 0%
  • French as first language: 96.2%
  • English and French as first languages: 1.9%
  • Other as first language: 0%

Economy

The relatively rich soils encouraged agricultural activity all throughout its history and Saint-Roch-Ouest has retained agriculture as the most important economic sector. All land of the municipality is occupied by agricultural activity, in particular vegetable production and the cultivation of cereals. Additionally, there are also pork breeders and dairy farms.

Education

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates anglophone public schools, including:

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