Categories in La Pocatière
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationFarmingBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesNon-Profit OrganizationElectronics StoreConcrete ContractorContractorGeneral contractorsHardware storeHousehold Goods StoreCollegeEducationHigher & Specialized EducationTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsAuto insuranceCredit unionsHome insuranceInsurance AgencyCemeteryDentistsMedical laboratoriesBeauty salonsFoot CareHair SalonMassageBusiness to Business ServiceReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsConvenience storesDepartment StorePharmacySupermarketGymPublic parksElectric Vehicle Charging StationHotels and motelsLodgingMotelUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in La Pocatière
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 34 | 23 years |
| Education | 22 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 21 | 26 years |
| Public administration | 20 | 31 years |
| Hairdressers | 19 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 19 | 27 years |
| Real estate | 16 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 16 | 24 years |
| Religion | 13 | — |
| Other accommodation | 13 | 26 years |
| Electronics stores | 13 | 27 years |
| Beauty salons | 12 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 | 22 years |
| Gas station | 10 | — |
| Health and medical | 9 | — |
La Pocatière Facts
| Area | 21.3 km² |
| Population | 4,705 |
| Male Population | 2,195 (46.6%) |
| Female Population | 2,510 (53.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.4% |
| Median Age | 48.7 years (Male: 46.7, Female: 50.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,325 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 418 |
| Neighborhoods | Les Arpents-Verts |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.34836, -70.06186 |
| Postal Codes | G0R |
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La Pocatière Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,239 | 5,030 | 4,771 | 4,337 | 4,705 | 4,823 | 4,939 |
| Population Density | 245.8 / km² | 236 / km² | 223.9 / km² | 203.5 / km² | 220.8 / km² | 226.3 / km² | 231.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLa Pocatière Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pocatière | -10.2% | -6.5% | -1.4% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
La Pocatière Median Age
Median Age: 48.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pocatière | 48.7 yrs | 50.4 yrs | 46.7 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)
La Pocatière Population Density
Population Density: 221 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pocatière | 4,705 | 21.3 km² | 221 / 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
La Pocatière Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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 La Pocatière
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
La Pocatière Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,235 | $23,188 | $26,352 | $27,427 | $24,864 | $28,879 | $25,878 | $27,325 |
| Total GDP | $96.8M | $126.8M | $145.2M | $148.8M | $130.8M | $150.8M | $141.4M | $151M |
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
La Pocatière CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pocatière | 67,918 tn | 14.44 tn | 3,186.8 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
La Pocatière CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 67,918 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,186.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (10) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/18 | 3:42 PM | 3.4 | 73.4 km | 18,000 m | 18km WSW of Montmagny, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/17 | 7:05 PM | 3 | 73 km | 18,000 m | 4km NW of Beaupre, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/16 | 7:55 PM | 3 | 9.8 km | 19,430 m | 9km NNW of La Pocatiere, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/13/15 | 12:45 AM | 3.1 | 24 km | 11,290 m | 10km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/15 | 9:15 AM | 3.3 | 5.6 km | 7,400 m | 5km NNW of La Pocatiere, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/15 | 5:31 AM | 3.7 | 12 km | 14,500 m | 11km WNW of La Pocatiere, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/14 | 6:38 PM | 3 | 28.4 km | 14,810 m | 7km SSW of La Malbaie, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/13 | 7:47 AM | 3.4 | 29.1 km | 12,500 m | 25km SSE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/13 | 8:16 PM | 4.4 | 51.3 km | 14,900 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/12 | 5:46 PM | 4.4 | 48.6 km | 5,300 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
La Pocatière
La Pocatière is a town in the Kamouraska Regional County Municipality in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, Canada.
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