LaSalle, Quebec
LaSalle (French pronunciation: [lasal]) is the most southerly borough (arrondissement) of the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the south-west portion of the Island of Montreal, along the Saint Lawrence River. Prior to 2002, it was a separate municipality that had been incorporated in 1912.
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Location of LaSalle on the Island of Montreal. (Grey areas indicate demerged municipalities). | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| City | Montreal |
| Region | Montréal |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Montreal merger | January 1, 2002 |
| Named for | René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle |
| Electoral Districts Federal | Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle LaSalle—Émard—Verdun |
| Provincial | Marguerite-Bourgeoys |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Borough Mayor | Nancy Blanchet (Équipe Lasalle) |
| • Canada MP(s) | Anju Dhillon (LPC) David Lametti (LPC) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Fred Beauchemin (PLQ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 82,235 |
| • Density | 5,045/km2 (13,070/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 31,810 |
| Demonym(s) | LaSallois, LaSallian |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | H8N, H8P, H8R |
| Area code(s) | (514) and (438) |
| Website | www.ville.montreal.qc.ca |
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