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Living in La Tuque

La Tuque is a city in Canada. Its population was 10,957 at the end of 2022. La Tuque registered an unemployment rate of 6.85% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the foreign population in La Tuque numbered 110.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to La Tuque?

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 La Tuque.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 6,930.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings6,930 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,543 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 110 people of 10,957 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Employment rates for La Tuque measured 49.5% at the end of 2021. La Tuque had a labour force participation rate of 53.1% at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in La Tuque 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%1196–8La Tuque 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 rate49.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate6.85 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to La Tuque. 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 La Tuque. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km127 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYRJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for La Tuque. 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

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

Climate and air quality

La Tuque's monthly mean temperatures were −15.5°C in January and 17.8°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 3.17 · Feb 0.8 · Mar 21.46 · Apr 22.03 · May 28.51 · Jun 31.32 · Jul 32.15 · Aug 30.07 · Sep 29.38 · Oct 24.53 · Nov 18.12 · Dec 9.26 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -47.27 · Feb -41.9 · Mar -34.28 · Apr -25.93 · May -5.66 · Jun -0.88 · Jul 5.14 · Aug 2.79 · Sep -4.63 · Oct -11.65 · Nov -22.26 · Dec -37.07 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -15.47 · Feb -13.69 · Mar -8.24 · Apr 0.79 · May 9.67 · Jun 15.13 · Jul 17.78 · Aug 16.69 · Sep 12.54 · Oct 5.19 · Nov -2.02 · Dec -10.68 °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
Farnham10,913 residentsPont Rouge10,886 residentsPont-Rouge10,886 residentsMontmagny11,046 residentsWeyburn10,866 residentsSouth Huron10,847 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of La Tuque was 24,809.4 km² at the end of 2021. The city had 5,545 households at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 0.4 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
La Tuque residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99%Foreign residents 1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area24,809 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
City area24,809 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share1.01 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents110 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density0.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population10,957 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in La Tuque by year, residents10,75211,44412,13612,8282001200520092015202210,957residents

Population fell 13.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 12,685 to 10,957.

Is La Tuque 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 34–56%
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 residents110 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population10,957 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,930 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate49.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,000 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.85 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households5,545 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Labour force participation rate53.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in La Tuque 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 La Tuque?

The median gross salary is 2,000 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in La Tuque?

The unemployment rate is 6.85 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in La Tuque?

The published population is 10,957 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in La Tuque?

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

Is La Tuque a good place to live?

La Tuque 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 12). La Tuque, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/la-tuque/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. 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. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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