Island of Montreal
The Island of Montreal (French: Île de Montréal) is a large island in southwestern Quebec, Canada, that is the site of a number of municipalities, including most of the city of Montreal, and is the most populous island in Canada. It is the main island of the Hochelaga Archipelago at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers.
Satellite image of the Island of Montreal | |
Geography | |
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Location | Saint Lawrence River |
Coordinates | 45°30′01″N 73°38′47″W |
Archipelago | Hochelaga Archipelago |
Area | 472.55 km2 (182.45 sq mi) |
Length | 50 km (31 mi) |
Width | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
Highest elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
Highest point | Mount Royal |
Administration | |
Canada | |
Province | Quebec |
City | Montréal |
Demographics | |
Population | 2,004,265 (2021) |
Pop. density | 4,022.3/km2 (10417.7/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | multiracial (200 ethnic groups) |
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