Saint‑Cyrille‑de‑Wendover is a municipality in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Centre‑du‑Québec administrative region and is situated within the Arthabaska Regional County Municipality (RCM).
Geography
- Location: Approximately 30 km east of the city of Victoriaville and about 90 km northeast of Sherbrooke.
- Coordinates: 46°13′N 72°00′W (approximate).
- Area: The land area of the municipality is roughly 110 km².
History
- The settlement was originally established in the mid‑19th century as part of the colonisation of the Eastern Townships.
- The parish of Saint‑Cyrille was canonicalized in 1855, and the civil municipality was officially constituted later in the 19th century.
Demographics
- According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Saint‑Cyrille‑de‑Wendover had a population of approximately 1,300 residents.
- The municipality exhibits a low population density, consistent with its predominantly rural character.
Economy
- The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, including dairy farming and crop production.
- Small‑scale manufacturing and service businesses serve the community and surrounding area.
Government
- Saint‑Cyrille‑de‑Wendover is governed by a municipal council headed by a mayor.
- It falls under the federal electoral district of Richmond—Arthabaska and the provincial electoral district of Arthabaska.
Transportation
- The municipality is accessible via Quebec Route 161, which links it to neighboring towns and the broader highway network of the province.
References
- Statistics Canada, “Census Profile, 2021 Census.”
- Government of Quebec, “Municipal Affairs – Directory of Municipalities.”
All information presented is derived from publicly available governmental and statistical sources; no speculative content is included.
