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Living in Montmagny

Montmagny is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 11,046 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 6.53% at the end of 2021. Montmagny's foreign population totalled 160 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Montmagny.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Montmagny recorded 5,801 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,801 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,464 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Montmagny?

The unemployment rate is about 6.5 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.53 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Montmagny is 6.5%. 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%1196–8Montmagny 6.5%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 rate53.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,814 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate6.53 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Montmagny. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Montmagny's nearest airport was YQB, 67 km away and offered 18 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count18 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km67 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQB3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Montmagny?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.3 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.33 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Montmagny annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Montmagny is 4.3 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–5Montmagny 4.312 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.33 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 4.84 · Feb 3.33 · Mar 17.8 · Apr 20.95 · May 26.11 · Jun 28.91 · Jul 29.14 · Aug 28.73 · Sep 27.87 · Oct 22.6 · Nov 16.52 · Dec 9.86 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -36.08 · Feb -36.12 · Mar -27.77 · Apr -16.66 · May -3.85 · Jun 1.79 · Jul 7.3 · Aug 6.55 · Sep 0.76 · Oct -5.54 · Nov -18.76 · Dec -27.38 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -12.31 · Feb -11.05 · Mar -5.94 · Apr 2.48 · May 10.16 · Jun 15.6 · Jul 18.76 · Aug 18.07 · Sep 14.02 · Oct 6.91 · Nov -0.42 · Dec -7.98 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Mont-Tremblant11,112 residentsLa Tuque10,957 residentsFarnham10,913 residentsSelkirk11,204 residentsPont Rouge10,886 residentsPont-Rouge10,886 residents

Population and city profile

Montmagny spanned 124.4 km² at the end of 2021. Households in Montmagny numbered 5,460 at the end of 2021. Montmagny's population density measured 88.4 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Montmagny?

The published population was 11,046 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Montmagny residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area124.4 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area124.4 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share1.49 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents160 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density88.4 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population11,046 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Montmagny by year, residents10,92811,27111,61311,9562001200520092015202211,046residents

Population fell 7.1% between 2001 and 2022, from 11,885 to 11,046.

Is Montmagny 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 safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents160 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population11,046 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings5,801 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate53.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,814 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate6.53 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households5,460 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate57.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Montmagny 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.

How many people live in Montmagny?

The published population was 11,046 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Montmagny?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.3 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Montmagny?

The unemployment rate is about 6.5 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Montmagny?

The median gross salary is 1,814 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Montmagny?

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

Is Montmagny a good place to live?

Montmagny 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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  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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