Labrecque, Quebec
Introduction '''Labrecque''' is a municipality in Quebec, Canada.
History The first settlers to Labrecque arrived in 1917.In 1920, the Labrecque Township was proclaimed, and in 1925 the municipality was incorporated, both named after Michel-Thomas Labrecque (1849-1932), who was the third bishop of Chicoutimi from 1892 to 1928.The first mayor was Jean-Batiste Maltais. The first industry, a sawmill, came into operation in 1921, and the post office opened in 1923.
Demographics Population trend:* Population in 2011: 1215 (2006 to 2011 population change: -6.2%)* Population in 2006: 1295* Population in 2001: 1288* Population in 1996: 1224* Population in 1991: 1179Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 470 (total dwellings: 694)Mother tongue:* English as first language: 0%* French as first language: 100%* English and French as first language: 0%* Other as first language: 0%
See also * List of municipalities in Quebec
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