Entrelacs, Quebec
Introduction '''Entrelacs''' is a municipality in Matawinie Regional County Municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada.Prior to February 13, 1991, it was in Les Pays-d'en-Haut Regional County Municipality in the Laurentides region.
History The area is part of the geographic township of Wexford, named after a town and county in Ireland, and first settled by Irish colonists circa 1840.In 1860, the Township Municipality of Wexford was established.In 1967, it was decided to change the name to Entrelacs, meaning "between lakes" in reference to its position between Lakes Patrick and Des Îles. This name had already been used to identify the post office since 1889, but which closed in 1974.
Demographics ===Population===Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 587 (total dwellings: 1131)===Language==='''Mother tongue (2021)''' Language Population Pct (%) French only   965 	   	   	   	   	   	   	 91.5% English only   45 4.3% English and French   10 0.9% Non-official languages   20 1.9%
Education Commission scolaire des Samares operates French-language public schools:* École Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci — Saint-Émile (pavillon Saint-Émile)Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates English-language public schools:* Rawdon Elementary School in Rawdon (serves all of the city)* Saint Adèle Elementary School in Saint-Adèle (serves a portion)* Joliette High School in Joliette (serves all of the city)
See also *List of municipalities in Quebec
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