Chibougamau

town of Quebec, Canada

Chibougamau is a town in central Quebec, Canada, located on Lake Gilman.

Chibougamau
City
Chibougamau main street
Chibougamau main street
Flag of Chibougamau
Coat of arms of Chibougamau
Chibougamau is located in Quebec
Chibougamau
Chibougamau
Location in Quebec, Canada
Coordinates: 49°55′N 74°22′W / 49.917°N 74.367°W / 49.917; -74.367[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionNord-du-Québec
RCMNone
Settled1952
ConstitutedNovember 8, 1952
Government
 • MayorManon Cyr
 • Federal ridingAbitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou
 • Prov. ridingUngava
Area
 • Total1,027.80 km2 (396.84 sq mi)
 • Land699.31 km2 (270.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total7,541
 • Density10.8/km2 (28/sq mi)
 • Change (2006–11)
Decrease0.3%
 • Dwellings
3,474
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G8P
Area code(s)418 and 581
Websitewww.ville.chibougamau.qc.ca

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