Living in Matane

Matane is one of the cities recorded in Canada. The population of Matane totalled 14,034 at the end of 2022. Matane had an unemployment rate of 7.73% at the end of 2021. Matane's foreign population totalled 165 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Matane.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In Matane, 13.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households spending over 30% of income on rent	13.1 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Dwellings	7,482 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁵Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings	6,996 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 165 people of 14,034 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 Matane is 7.7%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	50.4 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Median gross salary (regional)	1,851 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹²Official
Unemployment rate	7.73 %country median 8.3%	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official

Public employment service

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

Mobility and administration

Matane's nearest airport was YYY, 56 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Airport Direct Destinations Count	6 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights²Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km	56 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports³Official
Nearest Major Airport Iata	YYY	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports³Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Climate Monthly Extreme High C	Jan 5.28 · Feb 3.93 · Mar 8.45 · Apr 14.55 · May 20.87 · Jun 23.65 · Jul 26 · Aug 23.86 · Sep 22.61 · Oct 16.57 · Nov 12.15 · Dec 9.84 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low C	Jan -28.15 · Feb -26.17 · Mar -23.15 · Apr -15.3 · May -4.83 · Jun 3.06 · Jul 8.69 · Aug 8.14 · Sep 4.2 · Oct -2.93 · Nov -12.32 · Dec -21.59 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center¹Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -9.85 · Feb -9.58 · Mar -5.31 · Apr 0.76 · May 6.98 · Jun 12.45 · Jul 16.11 · Aug 15.71 · Sep 11.69 · Oct 6.31 · Nov 0.09 · Dec -5.81 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA 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

Prévost14,043 residents Gravenhurst14,008 residents Winkler14,066 residents Dorchester13,980 residents Dolbeau-Mistassini13,936 residents Powell River14,148 residents

Population and city profile

Matane spanned 195.5 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 7,000 at the end of 2021. Matane recorded a median age of 52.4 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	195.5 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
City area	195.5 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official
Foreign-resident share	1.22 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
Foreign residents	165 people	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁴Official
Population density	71.5 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹⁰Official
Population	14,034 people	31 Dec 2022	Statistics Canada⁶Official

Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

Population fell 7.9% between 2001 and 2022, from 15,240 to 14,034.

Is Matane 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 worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–60%

Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%

Student57%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 46–68%

Family52%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 41–63%

Retirement57%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 44–70%

Foreign residents165 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Population14,034 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada

Households spending over 30% of income on rent13.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Dwellings7,482 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Employment rate50.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (regional)1,851 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Residents born abroad	1.2 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Households	7,000 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Labour force participation rate	54.6 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official
Median age	52.4 years	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada¹¹Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Matane 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 Matane?

The median gross salary is 1,851 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Matane?

The unemployment rate is 7.73 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Matane?

The published population is 14,034 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Matane?

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

Is Matane a good place to live?

Matane 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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