Postal Code J8L - Quebec
Quebec | Canada
| Area of Postal Code J8L | 636.9 km² |
| Population | 22,120 |
| Male Population | 10,931 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 11,189 (50.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +138.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +46.0% |
| Median Age | 39.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 38.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 40 years |
| Area Codes | 819 |
| Postal Code Extensions | J8L 0A1, J8L 0A2, J8L 0A3, J8L 0A4, J8L 0A5, J8L 0A6, J8L 0A7, J8L 0A8, J8L 0A9, J8L 0B1 More |
| Associated Cities | Gatineau, Val-des-Monts, Quebec, L'Ange-Gardien, Outaouais, Quebec, Mayo, Quebec |
| Neighborhoods | Buckingham |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 45.58682701382002° / -75.41548869557133° |
| Related Postal Codes | J8A, J8B, J8C, J8E, J8G, J8H, J8T, J8V, J8X, J8Y |
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Postal Code J8L - Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,282 | 12,637 | 15,146 | 19,596 | 22,120 | 22,764 | 23,280 |
| Population Density | 14.6 / km² | 19.8 / km² | 23.8 / km² | 30.8 / km² | 34.7 / km² | 35.7 / km² | 36.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code J8L - Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 46% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code J8L - Quebec | +138.3% | +75% | +46% |
| Quebec | +47.7% | +27.1% | +17.1% |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code J8L - Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 39.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code J8L - Quebec | 39.3 yrs | 40 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code J8L Population Density
Population Density: 34.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code J8L | 22,120 | 636.9 km² | 34.7 / km² |
| Quebec | 7.2 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.8 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code J8L - Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Business Concentration in Postal Code J8L - Quebec
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code J8L - Quebec
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 18 | 21.2 years |
| Beauty salons | 25 | 23.3 years |
| Car repair | 43 | 21.3 years |
| Clothing stores | 18 | 16.4 years |
| Construction of buildings | 34 | 22.5 years |
| Education | 24 | 24.7 years |
| General contractors | 23 | 23.5 years |
| Hairdressers | 20 | 18.5 years |
| Lawyers legal | 27 | 25.5 years |
| Public administration | 49 | 25.4 years |
| Restaurants | 63 | 23.7 years |
| Shopping | 34 | 24.8 years |
| Shopping other | 41 | 23.8 years |
| Social work | 20 | 24.3 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 21 | 23.7 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code J8L - Quebec
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code J8L - Quebec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,948 | $21,270 | $25,636 | $25,968 | $28,845 | $28,468 | $27,757 | $31,079 |
| Total GDP | $68.6M | $78.5M | $101.6M | $103.4M | $119.4M | $129.5M | $130.6M | $153.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code J8L CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code J8L | 319,500 tn | 14.44 tn | 501.7 tons/km² |
| Quebec | 100,471,031 tn | 13.87 tn | 66.1 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code J8L CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 319,500 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 501.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/17 | 4:08 AM | 3.1 | 83.8 km | 10,000 m | 9km W of Mont-Tremblant, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/17 | 7:50 AM | 3.1 | 32.8 km | 21,500 m | 30km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/16 | 4:07 PM | 3.3 | 94.3 km | 18,000 m | 15km SSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/15 | 9:16 PM | 3.2 | 86.4 km | 5,000 m | 4km S of Cornwall, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/15 | 12:17 PM | 3.2 | 77.3 km | 10,000 m | 20km NE of Shawville, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/15 | 3:00 PM | 3.3 | 69.3 km | 10,230 m | 13km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/13 | 1:40 AM | 3.1 | 75.1 km | 14,000 m | 19km NNE of Shawville, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/13 | 6:53 AM | 3.6 | 75.6 km | 10,720 m | 18km NE of Shawville, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/13 | 6:43 AM | 5.1 | 75.5 km | 13,000 m | 19km NNE of Shawville, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/13 | 1:15 PM | 3.1 | 75.2 km | 18,000 m | 21km NNE of Shawville, Canada | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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