Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cap-Chat, Quebec
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 16 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 11 | 28 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 | — |
| Post office | 7 | — |
| Religion | 7 | — |
| Gas station | 7 | — |
| Restaurants | 7 | — |
| Shopping other | 6 | — |
| Public administration | 6 | 30 years |
| Education | 5 | — |
| Hairdressers | 5 | 23 years |
Cap-Chat, Quebec Facts
| Area | 183.3 km² |
| Population | 2,669 |
| Male Population | 1,299 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,370 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.2% |
| Median Age | 53.4 years (Male: 52.8, Female: 54) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $25,909 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 418 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.10009, -66.68212 |
| Postal Codes | G0J, G4V |
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Cap-Chat, Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,986 | 2,926 | 2,816 | 2,624 | 2,669 | 2,740 | 2,803 |
| Population Density | 16.3 / km² | 16 / km² | 15.4 / km² | 14.3 / km² | 14.6 / km² | 15 / km² | 15.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCap-Chat, Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap-Chat, Quebec | -10.6% | -8.8% | -5.2% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cap-Chat, Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 53.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap-Chat, Quebec | 53.4 yrs | 54 yrs | 52.8 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cap-Chat, Quebec Population Density
Population Density: 14.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap-Chat, Quebec | 2,669 | 183.3 km² | 14.6 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cap-Chat, Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cap-Chat, Quebec
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Cap-Chat, Quebec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,399 | $20,159 | $22,956 | $23,947 | $21,659 | $24,154 | $22,293 | $25,909 |
| Total GDP | $40.1M | $45.3M | $51.9M | $53.5M | $47.3M | $52.6M | $50.9M | $59.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Cap-Chat, Quebec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap-Chat, Quebec | 31,007 tn | 11.62 tn | 169.2 tons/km² |
| Quebec | 96,902,370 tn | 13.87 tn | 63.8 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Cap-Chat, Quebec CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,007 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 169.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.1) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/17 | 6:16 AM | 3.3 | 90.5 km | 22,000 m | 24km SE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/15 | 1:05 PM | 4.1 | 37.6 km | 18,000 m | 37km NNW of Cap-Chat, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/14 | 9:33 PM | 3.7 | 98.7 km | 21,000 m | 29km SSE of Baie-Comeau, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/13 | 2:48 PM | 4.2 | 92.7 km | 18,000 m | 58km SE of Sept-Iles, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/12 | 7:55 AM | 4.2 | 58.4 km | 17,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/10 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 69.9 km | 18,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/09 | 2:20 PM | 3.5 | 99.2 km | 13,800 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/06 | 11:32 AM | 3.3 | 57.6 km | 20,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/06 | 11:20 AM | 3.6 | 58.6 km | 18,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/02 | 2:08 AM | 4 | 57.9 km | 18,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cap-Chat, Quebec
Cap-Chat (English: Cape Cat) is a town in the Canadian province of Québec, in the Regional County Municipality of Haute-Gaspésie, and in the administrative region of Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Cap-Chat is found 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of Sain..
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