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.

Island of Montréal
Île de Montréal (French)
Satellite image of the Island of Montreal
Island of Montréal
Île de Montréal (French)
Geography
LocationSaint Lawrence River
Coordinates45°30′01″N 73°38′47″W
ArchipelagoHochelaga Archipelago
Area472.55 km2 (182.45 sq mi)
Length50 km (31 mi)
Width16 km (9.9 mi)
Highest elevation233 m (764 ft)
Highest pointMount Royal
Administration
Canada
ProvinceQuebec
CityMontréal
Demographics
Population2,004,265 (2021)
Pop. density4,022.3/km2 (10417.7/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsmultiracial (200 ethnic groups)
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