Potton, Quebec Facts
| Area | 276.6 km² |
| Population | 2,088 |
| Male Population | 1,061 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,027 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +86.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.2% |
| Median Age | 55.6 years (Male: 56.1, Female: 55.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $22,059 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.08339, -72.36580 |
| Postal Codes | J0E |
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Potton, Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,118 | 1,426 | 1,641 | 1,988 | 2,088 | 2,148 | 2,196 |
| Population Density | 4 / km² | 5.2 / km² | 5.9 / km² | 7.2 / km² | 7.5 / km² | 7.8 / km² | 7.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPotton, Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 27.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potton, Quebec | +86.8% | +46.4% | +27.2% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potton, Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 55.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potton, Quebec | 55.6 yrs | 55.1 yrs | 56.1 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)
Potton, Quebec Population Density
Population Density: 7.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potton, Quebec | 2,088 | 276.6 km² | 7.5 / 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
Potton, Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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.
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
Potton, Quebec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $22,573 | $23,596 | $26,842 | $26,890 | $22,339 | $29,007 | $22,892 | $22,059 |
| Total GDP | $46.7M | $51M | $60.2M | $62.7M | $55.4M | $76.3M | $63.8M | $62.2M |
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
Potton, Quebec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potton, Quebec | 31,186 tn | 14.94 tn | 112.7 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
Potton, Quebec CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,186 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 112.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (3.5) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/10 | 5:06 PM | 3 | 49.5 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/97 | 4:44 AM | 3.5 | 99.7 km | 5,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/95 | 4:15 PM | 3.3 | 80.4 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/95 | 12:13 PM | 3.8 | 95.5 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 11/16/93 | 9:31 AM | 3.8 | 89.5 km | 17,100 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/85 | 11:33 PM | 3.3 | 88.2 km | 5,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/84 | 10:58 AM | 3.2 | 89.9 km | 12,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/82 | 7:34 AM | 3 | 88.3 km | 5,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/75 | 6:39 PM | 4.2 | 97.5 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Potton, Quebec
Potton is a township municipality of about 1,850 people in the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality. It is located on the western shore of Lake Memphremagog in the Estrie (Eastern Townships) region of Quebec, and is one of the municipalities in ..
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