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Godmanchester, Quebec

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Country
  
Canada

Time zone
  
EST (UTC−5)

Area code(s)
  
450 and 579

Area
  
139.2 km²

Population
  
1,417 (2011)

Named for
  
Godmanchester

Constituted
  
July 1, 1855

Postal code(s)
  
J0S 1H0

Highways
  
Route 138 Route 202

Local time
  
Wednesday 9:23 PM

Province
  
Québec

Godmanchester, Quebec

Weather
  
-7°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 90% Humidity

RCMs
  
Montérégie, Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality

Godmanchester is a township municipality located in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality in the Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 1,417. The southeast part of the township is mostly delineated by the Chateauguay River, while the south end borders with Franklin County, New York.

Contents

Map of Godmanchester, QC, Canada

It was named after Godmanchester, England in 1811.

Geography

The municipality is situated along the Canada–United States border.

Communities

The following locations reside within the municipality's boundaries:

  • Dewittville (45°06′52″N 74°05′48″W) – a hamlet situated along Route 138 and the Chateauguay River, midway between Huntingdon and Ormstown.
  • Lee's Corner (45°03′19″N 74°20′08″W) – a hamlet situated 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) west of Huntingdon.

    • Lakes & Rivers

    The following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries:

  • Chateauguay River – runs along the municipality's northeast border.
  • Trout River – runs along the municipality's southeastern border.

    • Several other smaller streams and waterways also exist throughout the municipality.

    Transportation

    The CIT du Haut-Saint-Laurent provides commuter and local bus services.

    References

    Godmanchester, Quebec Wikipedia
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