Chandler, Quebec

Chandler, Quebec

Ville de Chandler
Coordinates: 48°21′N 64°41′W / 48.35°N 64.683°W / 48.35; -64.683Coordinates: 48°21′N 64°41′W / 48.35°N 64.683°W / 48.35; -64.683
Country  Canada
Province  Québec
Region Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RCM Le Rocher-Percé
Founded 1912
Constitution June 27, 2001
Government
 - Mayor Louisette Langlois 
Area
 - Land 419.50 km2 (162 sq mi)
Elevation 8 m (25 ft)
Population (2006)
 - Total 7,914
 - Density 18.9/km2 (49/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Postal code G0C 1K0
Area code(s) 418
Website http://www.villedechandler.com

The port of Chandler was founded in 1912 when Percy Milton Chandler, a Philadelphia manufacturer, built the first pulp and paper mill in the Gaspésie at the site. This city of 7914 is the birthplace of NHL player Mathieu Garon. It is located at 48°21′N latitude, 64°41′ longitude. Its elevation is 25 feet. Chandler's major industries include fishing, manufacturing pulp and paper products, and shipping from the large deep-water wharf.

  1. ^ a b c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data". Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population. 2007-03-13. http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/popdwell/Table.cfm?T=302&SR=101&S=1&O=A&RPP=25&PR=24&CMA=0. Retrieved 2007-08-09. 


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