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Authier-Nord
Municipality
Levasseur bridge in Authier-Nord
Levasseur bridge in Authier-Nord
Location within Abitibi-Ouest RCM
Location within Abitibi-Ouest RCM
Authier-Nord is located in Western Quebec
Authier-Nord
Authier-Nord
Location in western Quebec
Coordinates: 48°50′N 78°52′W / 48.833°N 78.867°W / 48.833; -78.867[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionAbitibi-Témiscamingue
RCMAbitibi-Ouest
Settledc. 1922
ConstitutedJanuary 1, 1983
Named afterHector Authier[1]
Government
[2]
 • MayorFernand Major
 • Federal ridingAbitibi—Témiscamingue
 • Prov. ridingAbitibi-Ouest
Area
[2][3]
 • Total
285.69 km2 (110.31 sq mi)
 • Land278.05 km2 (107.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
288
 • Density1/km2 (2.6/sq mi)
 • Pop (2016-21)
Decrease 4.0%
 • Dwellings
159
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0Z 1E0
Area code819
HighwaysNo major routes
Websiteauthier-nord.ao.ca/fr/ Edit this at Wikidata

Authier-Nord (French pronunciation: [otje nɔʁ]) is a municipality in northwestern Quebec, Canada, in the Abitibi-Ouest Regional County Municipality. It covers 278.05 km2 (107.36 sq mi) and had a population of 288 as of the 2021 Canadian census.

The municipality was formed on January 1, 1983, when it partially separated from the Parish Municipality of Macamic.[1]

Geography

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Climate

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Climate data for Authier-Nord, Quebec
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)8.0
(46.4)		13.5
(56.3)		18.0
(64.4)		29.5
(85.1)		33.5
(92.3)		35.0
(95.0)		37.0
(98.6)		34.4
(93.9)		32.5
(90.5)		27.0
(80.6)		19.0
(66.2)		14.5
(58.1)		37.0
(98.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)−11.3
(11.7)		−7.9
(17.8)		−1.2
(29.8)		7.5
(45.5)		16.3
(61.3)		21.8
(71.2)		23.5
(74.3)		22.1
(71.8)		16.6
(61.9)		8.6
(47.5)		0.2
(32.4)		−7.2
(19.0)		7.4
(45.3)
Daily mean °C (°F)−18.1
(−0.6)		−15.7
(3.7)		−8.9
(16.0)		0.8
(33.4)		8.6
(47.5)		14.0
(57.2)		16.3
(61.3)		15.1
(59.2)		10.6
(51.1)		3.9
(39.0)		−3.9
(25.0)		−12.8
(9.0)		0.8
(33.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−24.9
(−12.8)		−23.5
(−10.3)		−16.5
(2.3)		−6.0
(21.2)		0.9
(33.6)		6.3
(43.3)		9.0
(48.2)		8.0
(46.4)		4.6
(40.3)		−0.9
(30.4)		−8.0
(17.6)		−18.4
(−1.1)		−5.8
(21.6)
Record low °C (°F)−50.5
(−58.9)		−48.5
(−55.3)		−48.0
(−54.4)		−33.3
(−27.9)		−17.0
(1.4)		−7.5
(18.5)		−4.5
(23.9)		−5.0
(23.0)		−10.0
(14.0)		−16.1
(3.0)		−36.1
(−33.0)		−47.5
(−53.5)		−50.5
(−58.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)44.5
(1.75)		32.4
(1.28)		46.6
(1.83)		56.4
(2.22)		78.0
(3.07)		94.0
(3.70)		112.4
(4.43)		97.7
(3.85)		113.9
(4.48)		88.3
(3.48)		70.8
(2.79)		51.0
(2.01)		885.9
(34.88)
Average rainfall mm (inches)2.8
(0.11)		3.0
(0.12)		12.0
(0.47)		39.5
(1.56)		74.8
(2.94)		94.0
(3.70)		112.4
(4.43)		97.7
(3.85)		113.1
(4.45)		80.5
(3.17)		37.4
(1.47)		5.8
(0.23)		672.9
(26.49)
Average snowfall cm (inches)41.8
(16.5)		29.4
(11.6)		34.6
(13.6)		17.3
(6.8)		3.2
(1.3)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.7
(0.3)		7.9
(3.1)		33.4
(13.1)		45.2
(17.8)		213.5
(84.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm)13.010.210.610.312.414.615.914.717.116.615.214.4165.0
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm)0.90.92.97.211.814.615.914.717.014.66.41.8108.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm)12.49.88.34.41.00.00.00.00.33.110.413.262.9
Source: Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 (based on the Lac Berry weather station[4]

Demographics

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Population

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Canada census – Authier-Nord community profile
202120162011
Population288 (-4.0% from 2016)300 (9.9% from 2011)273 (-13.9% from 2006)
Land area278.05 km2 (107.36 sq mi)279.94 km2 (108.09 sq mi)280.92 km2 (108.46 sq mi)
Population density1/km2 (2.6/sq mi)1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)1.0/km2 (2.6/sq mi)
Median age51.6 (M: 54.4, F: 49.6)42.7 (M: 43.0, F: 42.6)37.9 (M: 34.5, F: 41.0)
Private dwellings159 (total)  128 (occupied)164 (total)  103 (total) 
Median household income$68,500$61,568$62,553
References: 2021[5] 2016[6] 2011[7]

Language

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Canada Census Mother Tongue - Authier-Nord, Quebec[8]
CensusTotal
French
English
French & English
Other
YearResponsesCountTrendPop %CountTrendPop %CountTrendPop %CountTrendPop %
2021
290
285Decrease 5.0%98.3%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
2016
300
300Increase 9.1%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
2011
275
275Steady 0.0%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
2006
275
275Decrease 19.1%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
2001
340
340Decrease 11.7%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
1996
385
385n/a100.0%0n/a0.0%0n/a0.0%0n/a0.0%

Government

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Municipal council (as of 2024):[2]

  • Mayor: Fernand Major
  • Councillors: Luc Raby, Jean-Marc Neveu, Michelle D'Amours, Sylvain Caron, Florence Duguay, Serge Lefebvre

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 133605". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b c "Authier-Nord". Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  3. ^ a b "Authier-Nord (Code 2487100) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
  4. ^ "Lac Berry". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  5. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  6. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  7. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
  8. ^ a b 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
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    Authier-Nord
    Municipality
    Levasseur bridge in Authier-Nord
    Levasseur bridge in Authier-Nord
    Location within Abitibi-Ouest RCM
    Location within Abitibi-Ouest RCM
    Authier-Nord is located in Western Quebec
    Authier-Nord
    Authier-Nord
    Location in western Quebec
    Coordinates: 48°50′N 78°52′W / 48.833°N 78.867°W / 48.833; -78.867[1]
    CountryCanada
    ProvinceQuebec
    RegionAbitibi-Témiscamingue
    RCMAbitibi-Ouest
    Settledc. 1922
    ConstitutedJanuary 1, 1983
    Named afterHector Authier[1]
    Government
    [2]
     • MayorFernand Major
     • Federal ridingAbitibi—Témiscamingue
     • Prov. ridingAbitibi-Ouest
    Area
    [2][3]
     • Total
    		285.69 km2 (110.31 sq mi)
     • Land278.05 km2 (107.36 sq mi)
    Population
     (2021)[3]
     • Total
    		288
     • Density1/km2 (2.6/sq mi)
     • Pop (2016-21)
    		Decrease 4.0%
     • Dwellings
    		159
    Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
     • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
    Postal code(s)
    J0Z 1E0
    Area code819
    HighwaysNo major routes
    Websiteauthier-nord.ao.ca/fr/

    Authier-Nord (French pronunciation: [otje nɔʁ]) is a municipality in northwestern Quebec, Canada, in the Abitibi-Ouest Regional County Municipality. It covers 278.05 km2 (107.36 sq mi) and had a population of 288 as of the 2021 Canadian census.

    The municipality was formed on January 1, 1983, when it partially separated from the Parish Municipality of Macamic.[1]

    Geography

    Climate

    Climate data for Authier-Nord, Quebec
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
    Record high °C (°F)8.0
    (46.4)    		13.5
    (56.3)    		18.0
    (64.4)    		29.5
    (85.1)    		33.5
    (92.3)    		35.0
    (95.0)    		37.0
    (98.6)    		34.4
    (93.9)    		32.5
    (90.5)    		27.0
    (80.6)    		19.0
    (66.2)    		14.5
    (58.1)    		37.0
    (98.6)
    Mean daily maximum °C (°F)−11.3
    (11.7)    		−7.9
    (17.8)    		−1.2
    (29.8)    		7.5
    (45.5)    		16.3
    (61.3)    		21.8
    (71.2)    		23.5
    (74.3)    		22.1
    (71.8)    		16.6
    (61.9)    		8.6
    (47.5)    		0.2
    (32.4)    		−7.2
    (19.0)    		7.4
    (45.3)
    Daily mean °C (°F)−18.1
    (−0.6)    		−15.7
    (3.7)    		−8.9
    (16.0)    		0.8
    (33.4)    		8.6
    (47.5)    		14.0
    (57.2)    		16.3
    (61.3)    		15.1
    (59.2)    		10.6
    (51.1)    		3.9
    (39.0)    		−3.9
    (25.0)    		−12.8
    (9.0)    		0.8
    (33.4)
    Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−24.9
    (−12.8)    		−23.5
    (−10.3)    		−16.5
    (2.3)    		−6.0
    (21.2)    		0.9
    (33.6)    		6.3
    (43.3)    		9.0
    (48.2)    		8.0
    (46.4)    		4.6
    (40.3)    		−0.9
    (30.4)    		−8.0
    (17.6)    		−18.4
    (−1.1)    		−5.8
    (21.6)
    Record low °C (°F)−50.5
    (−58.9)    		−48.5
    (−55.3)    		−48.0
    (−54.4)    		−33.3
    (−27.9)    		−17.0
    (1.4)    		−7.5
    (18.5)    		−4.5
    (23.9)    		−5.0
    (23.0)    		−10.0
    (14.0)    		−16.1
    (3.0)    		−36.1
    (−33.0)    		−47.5
    (−53.5)    		−50.5
    (−58.9)
    Average precipitation mm (inches)44.5
    (1.75)    		32.4
    (1.28)    		46.6
    (1.83)    		56.4
    (2.22)    		78.0
    (3.07)    		94.0
    (3.70)    		112.4
    (4.43)    		97.7
    (3.85)    		113.9
    (4.48)    		88.3
    (3.48)    		70.8
    (2.79)    		51.0
    (2.01)    		885.9
    (34.88)
    Average rainfall mm (inches)2.8
    (0.11)    		3.0
    (0.12)    		12.0
    (0.47)    		39.5
    (1.56)    		74.8
    (2.94)    		94.0
    (3.70)    		112.4
    (4.43)    		97.7
    (3.85)    		113.1
    (4.45)    		80.5
    (3.17)    		37.4
    (1.47)    		5.8
    (0.23)    		672.9
    (26.49)
    Average snowfall cm (inches)41.8
    (16.5)    		29.4
    (11.6)    		34.6
    (13.6)    		17.3
    (6.8)    		3.2
    (1.3)    		0.0
    (0.0)    		0.0
    (0.0)    		0.0
    (0.0)    		0.7
    (0.3)    		7.9
    (3.1)    		33.4
    (13.1)    		45.2
    (17.8)    		213.5
    (84.1)
    Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm)13.010.210.610.312.414.615.914.717.116.615.214.4165.0
    Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm)0.90.92.97.211.814.615.914.717.014.66.41.8108.6
    Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm)12.49.88.34.41.00.00.00.00.33.110.413.262.9
    Source: Environment Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 (based on the Lac Berry weather station[4]

    Demographics

    Population

    Canada census – Authier-Nord community profile
    202120162011
    Population288 (-4.0% from 2016)300 (9.9% from 2011)273 (-13.9% from 2006)
    Land area278.05 km2 (107.36 sq mi)279.94 km2 (108.09 sq mi)280.92 km2 (108.46 sq mi)
    Population density1/km2 (2.6/sq mi)1.1/km2 (2.8/sq mi)1.0/km2 (2.6/sq mi)
    Median age51.6 (M: 54.4, F: 49.6)42.7 (M: 43.0, F: 42.6)37.9 (M: 34.5, F: 41.0)
    Private dwellings159 (total)  128 (occupied)164 (total)  103 (total) 
    Median household income$68,500$61,568$62,553
    References: 2021[5] 2016[6] 2011[7]

    Language

    Canada Census Mother Tongue - Authier-Nord, Quebec[8]
    CensusTotal
    French
    English
    French & English
    Other
    YearResponsesCountTrendPop %CountTrendPop %CountTrendPop %CountTrendPop %
    2021
    290
    		285Decrease 5.0%98.3%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
    2016
    300
    		300Increase 9.1%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
    2011
    275
    		275Steady 0.0%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
    2006
    275
    		275Decrease 19.1%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
    2001
    340
    		340Decrease 11.7%100.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%0Steady 0.0%0.0%
    1996
    385
    		385n/a100.0%0n/a0.0%0n/a0.0%0n/a0.0%

    Government

    Municipal council (as of 2024):[2]

    • Mayor: Fernand Major
    • Councillors: Luc Raby, Jean-Marc Neveu, Michelle D'Amours, Sylvain Caron, Florence Duguay, Serge Lefebvre

    See also

    References

    1. ^ a b c "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 133605". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
    2. ^ a b c "Authier-Nord". Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-04.
    3. ^ a b "Authier-Nord (Code 2487100) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
    4. ^ "Lac Berry". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
    5. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
    6. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
    7. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
    8. ^ a b 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
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