Compton, Quebec
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Compton is a municipality in Coaticook Regional County Municipality in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada.
Demographics
Population
Population trend:[1]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,112 | Increase 10.4% |
| 2006 | 2,818 | Decrease 8.9% |
| ADJ | 2,927 (+) | Decrease 3.9% |
| 2001 | 3,047 | Increase 0.1% |
| ADJ | 3,043 (+) | Increase 39.3% |
| 1996 | 2,185 | Increase 5.7% |
| 1991 | 2,067 | N/A |
(+) adjusted figures due to boundary changes
Notable people
- Louis Saint-Laurent (1882–1973), Prime Minister of Canada (he was born in Compton, and his birthplace, a museum, is now a National Historic Site of Canada. [2] He is buried nearby).
- Bernard St-Laurent, CBC Radio personality
- Maryse Dubuc, creator of The Bellybuttons
- William H. Bringloe, Canadian Hall of Fame and North American Champion racehorse trainer
See also
References
External links
- Template:Commons category-inline
- Compton, official site
- Les Comptonales
- Tourisme Coaticook
- ESTRIEPLUS.COM What's happening in Estrie