Champlain is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada, in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell on the Ottawa River. It was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of West Hawkesbury Township, Longueuil Township, Town of Vankleek Hill, and the Village of L'Orignal.
Champlain | |
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| Township of Champlain Canton de Champlain | |
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  Champlain  Champlain | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′N 74°39′W / 45.533°N 74.650°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Prescott and Russell |
| Formed | January 1, 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Normand Riopel |
| • Federal riding | Glengarry—Prescott—Russell |
| • Prov. riding | Glengarry—Prescott—Russell |
| Area | |
| • Land | 207.27 km2 (80.03 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,706 |
| • Density | 42.0/km2 (109/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code FSA | K0B |
| Area code(s) | 613, 343 |
| Website | www.champlain.ca |
Communities
The township comprises the communities of Aberdeen, Cassburn, Green Lane, Happy Hollow, Henrys Corners, L'Ange-Gardien, L'Orignal, Pleasant Corners, Ritchance, Riviera Estate, Sandy Hill, Springhill, Vankleek Hill, Vankleek Hill Station, Village Lanthier, and St. Eugene. The township administrative offices are located in Vankleek Hill.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Champlain had a population of 8,665 living in 3,750 of its 3,964 total private dwellings, a change of -0.5% from its 2016 population of 8,706. With a land area of 207.02 km2 (79.93 sq mi), it had a population density of 41.9/km2 (108.4/sq mi) in 2021.[2]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,665 (-0.5% from 2016) | 8,706 (+1.6% from 2011) | 8,573 (-1.3% from 2006) |
| Land area | 207.02 km2 (79.93 sq mi) | 207.27 km2 (80.03 sq mi) | 207.24 km2 (80.02 sq mi) |
| Population density | 41.9/km2 (109/sq mi) | 42.0/km2 (109/sq mi) | 41.4/km2 (107/sq mi) |
| Median age | 52.4 (M: 52.0, F: 53.2) | 50.8 (M: 50.4, F: 51.1) | |
| Private dwellings | 3,964 (total) 3,750 (occupied) | 3,910 (total) | 3,769 (total) |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $72,521 |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8,375 | — |
| 2001 | 8,591 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 8,683 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 8,573 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 8,706 | +1.6% |
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See also
References
External links
Media related to Champlain, Ontario at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
