Lebel-sur-Quévillon

Lebel-sur-Quévillon is a city in the Canadian province of Quebec, located on Route 113 in the Jamésie region. It is located approximately 88 kilometres north of Senneterre and approximately 200 kilometres southwest of Chibougamau. It is surrounded by, but not a part of, the local municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay. It is constituted from unorganized territories.

Lebel-sur-Quévillon
Lebel-sur-Quévillon
Coordinates (500, place Quévillon): 49°03′N 76°59′W
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionNord-du-Québec
RCMNone
Settled1965
ConstitutedAugust 6, 1965
Government
  MayorGérald Lemoyne
  Federal ridingAbitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou
  Prov. ridingUngava
Area
  Total42.60 km2 (16.45 sq mi)
  Land40.14 km2 (15.50 sq mi)
Elevation
304.50 m (999.02 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total2,187
  Density53.8/km2 (139/sq mi)
  Change (2011–16)
1.3%
  Dwellings
1,111
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0Y 1X0
Area code819
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.lsq.quebec

The town had a population of 2,187 as of the Canada 2016 Census and is served by the Lebel-sur-Quévillon Airport. The hamlet of Rapide-des-Cèdres is also within its municipal boundary.

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