Magog, Quebec

Magog, Quebec
Magog
—  City  —
City of Magog - Ville de Magog
The skyline of the city of Magog.

Coat of arms

Logo
Motto: Fidelitate et Labore(Latin)
"Through work and labour."
Location within Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality.
Coordinates (7, rue Principale Est [1]): 45°15′51.48″N 72°08′45.6″W / 45.2643°N 72.146°W / 45.2643; -72.146Coordinates: 45°15′51.48″N 72°08′45.6″W / 45.2643°N 72.146°W / 45.2643; -72.146
Country  Canada
Province  Quebec
Region Estrie
RCM Memphrémagog
Incorporated October 9, 2002
Electoral Districts
Federal

Brome—Missisquoi
Provincial Orford
Government[1][2][3]
 – Mayor Vicky May Hamm
 – Federal MP(s) Pierre Jacob (NDP)
 – Quebec MNA(s) Pierre Reid (PLQ)
Area[4]
 – Total 144.12 km2 (55.6 sq mi)
Population (2006)[4]
 – Total 23,880
 – Density 162.7/km2 (421.4/sq mi)
 – Change (2001-06) increase6.0%
 – Dwellings 12,553
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 – Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Postal code(s) J1X
Area code(s) 819
Access Routes[5]
A-10
A-55

Route 108
Route 112
Route 141
Route 247
Website www.ville.magog.qc.ca

Magog (play /ˈmɡɔːɡ/; French: [mɑˈɡɔɡ]) is a city in southeastern Quebec, Canada, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Montreal at the confluence of Lake Memphremagog--after which the city was named—with the Rivière aux Cerises and the Magog River. It is a major centre and industrial city in the Regional County Municipality of Memphremagog.

In 2002 the City of Magog was merged with the Township of Magog and the Village of Omerville as part of the municipal reorganization in Quebec.

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History

It began as a camp for the First Nations in the region. The town was founded in 1776, when Loyalists immigrated from nearby Vermont. They called it The Outlet, referring to the flow of water emptying into the Magog River from the lake.[citation needed] The city was named after Lake Memphremagog, on which the city is situated.[citation needed]

It was formally named Magog in 1855.

In 2002 the City of Magog was merged with the Township of Magog and the Village of Omerville as part of the municipal reorganization in Quebec.

Geography

Magog is a city in southeastern Quebec, Canada, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Montreal at the confluence of Lake Memphremagog, with the Rivière aux Cerises and the Magog River.

Climate

Climate data for Magog
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 17
(63)
15
(59)
24
(75)
29
(84)
33.9
(93.0)
33
(91)
34.4
(93.9)
33.3
(91.9)
30.6
(87.1)
27.2
(81.0)
22.8
(73.0)
18
(64)
34.4
(93.9)
Average high °C (°F) −5.9
(21.4)
−4
(25)
1.7
(35.1)
9.3
(48.7)
17.5
(63.5)
22.1
(71.8)
24.5
(76.1)
23.2
(73.8)
18
(64)
11.4
(52.5)
3.9
(39.0)
−2.7
(27.1)
9.9
Daily mean °C (°F) −10.4
(13.3)
−8.8
(16.2)
−2.8
(27.0)
4.6
(40.3)
12
(54)
16.9
(62.4)
19.4
(66.9)
18.2
(64.8)
13.3
(55.9)
7.1
(44.8)
0.5
(32.9)
−6.7
(19.9)
5.3
Average low °C (°F) −14.9
(5.2)
−13.5
(7.7)
−7.3
(18.9)
−0.1
(31.8)
6.4
(43.5)
11.7
(53.1)
14.3
(57.7)
13.2
(55.8)
8.6
(47.5)
2.9
(37.2)
−2.9
(26.8)
−10.7
(12.7)
0.6
Record low °C (°F) −37.2
(−35.0)
−38
(−36)
−31.7
(−25.1)
−17.2
(1.0)
−6.1
(21.0)
−2
(28)
2
(36)
0.6
(33.1)
−5
(23)
−8.9
(16.0)
−20.6
(−5.1)
−32.2
(−26.0)
−38
(−36)
Precipitation mm (inches) 86.5
(3.406)
62
(2.44)
80.2
(3.157)
81.7
(3.217)
100.3
(3.949)
110.4
(4.346)
120.2
(4.732)
120
(4.72)
97.8
(3.85)
95.6
(3.764)
92.3
(3.634)
87.6
(3.449)
1,134.5
(44.665)
Source: Environment Canada[6]

Demographics

According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census, the population of Magog is 23,880, up from 22,474 (adjusted for the 2002 boundary change) in 2001.

Language

Home language (2006)[4]

Language Population Pct (%)
French only 21,990 93.25%
English only 1,145 4.85%
Both English and French 195 0.82%
French and a non-official language 50 0.21%
Other languages 195 0.82%

Economy

The city is a major[citation needed] centre and industrial city in the Regional County Municipality of Memphremagog.

Industry

For several generations it was a one-industry (textile) manufacturing town, where Texmade linens were produced. The main plant is still there.

Tourism

Magog is in a resort area, with shops and services catering to vacationers and tourists. Tourism is related to the lake and the nearby Mount Orford drives the region industry. In 2004 the industry began to fall, leading to forced closure.[citation needed]

References

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