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Living in Amqui

Amqui is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 6,253 at the end of 2022. Amqui's unemployment stood at 6.93% at the end of 2021. Amqui was home to 25 foreign residents at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Amqui?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Amqui.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Amqui recorded 3,015 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Amqui yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings3,015 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,846 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 25 people of 6,253 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Amqui is 6.9%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Amqui 6.9%103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate51.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate6.93 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Amqui. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Amqui. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Amqui's nearest airport was YYY, 59 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km59 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYYY3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Amqui. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Amqui.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 6.27 · Feb 2.12 · Mar 15.62 · Apr 20.48 · May 27.85 · Jun 29.19 · Jul 29.58 · Aug 27.85 · Sep 27.84 · Oct 23.96 · Nov 18.32 · Dec 12.33 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -33.99 · Feb -31.98 · Mar -30.81 · Apr -21.02 · May -6.76 · Jun 0.08 · Jul 5.25 · Aug 3.1 · Sep -1.43 · Oct -9.76 · Nov -19.72 · Dec -27.91 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -13.72 · Feb -12.67 · Mar -8.03 · Apr -0.14 · May 8.14 · Jun 13.67 · Jul 17.1 · Aug 16.21 · Sep 11.78 · Oct 4.98 · Nov -2.08 · Dec -9.29 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Belle-Baie6,226 residentsWainwright6,221 residentsAgassiz6,300 residentsSainte-Anne-des-Monts6,330 residentsPeachland6,159 residentsBeauceville6,354 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 121 km² comprised Amqui at the end of 2021. The city had 2,845 households at the end of 2021. Amqui's population density measured 49.6 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Amqui residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.6%Foreign residents 0.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area121 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area121 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share0.43 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents25 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density49.6 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population6,253 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Amqui by year, residents5,9506,1886,4266,664200120052009201520226,253residents

Population fell 5.5% between 2001 and 2022, from 6,615 to 6,253.

Is Amqui a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–57%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents25 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population6,253 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings3,015 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate51.3 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,888 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.93 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,845 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate55 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Amqui when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Amqui?

The median gross salary is 1,888 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Amqui?

The unemployment rate is 6.93 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Amqui?

The published population is 6,253 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Amqui?

25 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Amqui a good place to live?

Amqui may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Amqui, Canada: salary, jobs, climate, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/amqui/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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