Elgin, Quebec Facts
| Area | 69.1 km² |
| Population | 407 |
| Male Population | 209 (51.2%) |
| Female Population | 198 (48.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -19.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.9% |
| Median Age | 50.3 years (Male: 50.1, Female: 50.4) |
| Area Codes | 450 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.01679, -74.23254 |
| Postal Codes | J0S |
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Elgin, Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 507 | 473 | 437 | 390 | 407 |
| Population Density | 7.3 / km² | 6.8 / km² | 6.3 / km² | 5.6 / km² | 5.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Elgin, Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 10.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin, Quebec | -23.1% | -17.5% | -10.8% |
| Quebec | +42.5% | +22.6% | +12.9% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Elgin, Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 50.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin, Quebec | 50.3 yrs | 50.4 yrs | 50.1 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)
Elgin, Quebec Population Density
Population Density: 5.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin, Quebec | 407 | 69.1 km² | 5.9 / 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
Elgin, Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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
Elgin, Quebec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin, Quebec | 5,861 tn | 14.4 tn | 84.9 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
Elgin, Quebec CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,861 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 84.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4.4) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/15 | 5:16 AM | 3.23 | 39.5 km | 5,000 m | 4km S of Cornwall, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/15 | 10:00 PM | 3.27 | 56.4 km | 10,230 m | 13km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/12 | 9:05 AM | 3.74 | 72.8 km | 11,070 m | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/11 | 5:14 PM | 3.19 | 36.8 km | 5,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/11 | 5:36 PM | 3.87 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/10 | 3:51 AM | 3.41 | 80.8 km | 7,370 m | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/07 | 3:47 AM | 3.23 | 77.7 km | 2,230 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/06 | 4:09 AM | 3.19 | 68.2 km | 13,540 m | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/06 | 3:35 PM | 3.72 | 27.7 km | 12,690 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/03 | 3:06 PM | 3.7 | 45.5 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Elgin, Quebec
Elgin is a rural municipality in Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 401. It is located southwest of Huntingdon and bounded by the Trout and Chateauguay rivers and the Québec — US border.
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