Franklin, Quebec
Encyclopedia
Franklin is a Canadian
municipality located in the Montérégie
region of Quebec
along the American border. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census
was 1,651.
of New York State, from which the skyscrapers of Montreal
are visible to the northeast. Streams run from its northern flank to the Chateauguay Valley
where tributaries feed the Chateauguay River
that drains into the St. Lawrence River.
Leahy Orchards is a major employer and exporter of applesauce
and Applesnax label products.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
municipality located in the Montérégie
Montérégie
Montérégie is an administrative region in southwest Québec. It includes the cities of Boucherville, Brossard, Granby, Longueuil, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Hyacinthe, Sorel-Tracy, and Vaudreuil-Dorion....
region of Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
along the American border. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census
Canada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
was 1,651.
Geography
Geological features include an east-west forested ridge Covey Hill, a foothill to the southern Adirondack MountainsAdirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains are a mountain range located in the northeastern part of New York, that runs through Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Saint Lawrence, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties....
of New York State, from which the skyscrapers of Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
are visible to the northeast. Streams run from its northern flank to the Chateauguay Valley
Chateauguay Valley
The Chateauguay Valley is an area of southwestern Quebec Canada, roughly encompassing the drainage basin of the Chateauguay River which flows from the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York state and joins the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal, Quebec....
where tributaries feed the Chateauguay River
Chateauguay River
The Chateauguay River has its source in northern New York State in the United States. It winds its way through several towns and villages in Quebec, Canada, such as Huntingdon, Dewittville, Ormstown and Châteauguay before emptying into the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal.The river is home to...
that drains into the St. Lawrence River.
Population
Population trend| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,651 | 3.0% |
| 2001 | 1,603 | 2.3% |
| 1996 | 1,640 | 5.5% |
| 1991 | 1,736 | N/A |
Language
Mother tongue language (2006)| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 1,220 | 73.94% |
| English only | 345 | 20.91% |
| Both English and French | 10 | 0.60% |
| Other languages | 75 | 4.55% |
Economy
Apple orchards and maple sugar groves are the principal agriculture near the village of Franklin Centre, Quebec and on the hill while around the village of St. Antoine Abbe in the flat valley there are fertile croplands and dairy farms.Leahy Orchards is a major employer and exporter of applesauce
Applesauce
Apple sauce or applesauce is a purée made of apples. It can be made with peeled or unpeeled apples and a variety of spices . Fruit flavorings or sweeteners such as sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or sucralose are also commonly added...
and Applesnax label products.