Laforce, Quebec Facts
| Area | 590.9 km² |
| Population | 497 |
| Male Population | 256 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 241 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +18.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.7% |
| Median Age | 29.3 years (Male: 30.8, Female: 28) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,075 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 819 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.53345, -78.73291 |
| Postal Codes | J0Z |
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Laforce, Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 419 | 394 | 369 | 329 | 497 | 510 | 521 |
| Population Density | 0.7 / km² | 0.7 / km² | 0.6 / km² | 0.6 / km² | 0.8 / km² | 0.9 / km² | 0.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLaforce, Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 34.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laforce, Quebec | +18.6% | +26.1% | +34.7% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Laforce, Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 29.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laforce, Quebec | 29.3 yrs | 28 yrs | 30.8 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)
Laforce, Quebec Population Density
Population Density: 0.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laforce, Quebec | 497 | 590.9 km² | 0.8 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / 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
Laforce, Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Laforce, Quebec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $19,842 | $22,044 | $25,380 | $26,847 | $25,614 | $26,929 | $26,319 | $30,075 |
| Total GDP | $2.6M | $2.9M | $3.4M | $3.4M | $3.1M | $3.2M | $3.3M | $3.8M |
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
Laforce, Quebec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laforce, Quebec | 6,919 tn | 13.92 tn | 11.7 tons/km² |
| Quebec | 96,902,370 tn | 13.87 tn | 63.8 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
Laforce, Quebec CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,919 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/15 | 8:34 AM | 3.3 | 80 km | 18,000 m | 17km NE of Temiscaming, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/00 | 11:22 AM | 4.7 | 73.3 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/13/82 | 1:06 AM | 3.7 | 96 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/75 | 3:25 PM | 3.8 | 60 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/75 | 9:42 PM | 3.6 | 80.1 km | 1,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/1/35 | 6:03 AM | 5.6 | 77.6 km | 1,000 m | Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Laforce, Quebec
Laforce is a municipality in northwestern Quebec, Canada, in the Témiscamingue Regional County Municipality.
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