La Broquerie, Manitoba (rural municipality)
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La Broquerie is a rural municipality
in the province of Manitoba
in Western Canada
. It is located in the southeastern part of the province, just southeast of the city of Steinbach
. The 2006 Census reported a population of 3,659 persons, a 26.4% increase from the 2,894 reported in the 2001 Census. The unincorporated communities of La Broquerie
and Marchand are both part of the municipality.
, the rural municipality has an area of 578.20 km² (223.24 sq mi). There are no separately incorporated cities, towns, or villages within the municipality.
Rural municipality
A rural municipality, often abbreviated RM, is a form of municipality in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, perhaps best comparable to counties or townships in the western United States...
in the province of Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
in Western Canada
Western Canada
Western Canada, also referred to as the Western provinces and commonly as the West, is a region of Canada that includes the four provinces west of the province of Ontario.- Provinces :...
. It is located in the southeastern part of the province, just southeast of the city of Steinbach
Steinbach, Manitoba
Steinbach is a city of approx. 13,500 people in the southeast corner of the province of Manitoba, Canada, a short distance from the capital Winnipeg. Steinbach is the largest community in the Eastman region of Manitoba. The city is located in the R.M. of Hanover and bordered to the east by the R.M...
. The 2006 Census reported a population of 3,659 persons, a 26.4% increase from the 2,894 reported in the 2001 Census. The unincorporated communities of La Broquerie
La Broquerie, Manitoba
La Broquerie is an unincorporated urban community in Manitoba. It is located approximately 70 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, at the confluence of highways 210, 302 and 52...
and Marchand are both part of the municipality.
Geography
According to Statistics CanadaStatistics Canada
Statistics Canada is the Canadian federal government agency commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. Its headquarters is in Ottawa....
, the rural municipality has an area of 578.20 km² (223.24 sq mi). There are no separately incorporated cities, towns, or villages within the municipality.
Adjacent rural municipalities
- Hanover, ManitobaHanover, ManitobaHanover is a rural municipality in southeastern Manitoba, Canada. It is located southeast of Winnipeg. It is located in Division No. 2. The city of Steinbach is located in the northeastern part of the municipality, although it is self-governing and is not technically part of the Hanover...
- (west) - Steinbach (city)Steinbach, ManitobaSteinbach is a city of approx. 13,500 people in the southeast corner of the province of Manitoba, Canada, a short distance from the capital Winnipeg. Steinbach is the largest community in the Eastman region of Manitoba. The city is located in the R.M. of Hanover and bordered to the east by the R.M...
- (northwest) - Ste. Anne, Manitoba (rural municipality)Ste. Anne, Manitoba (rural municipality)Ste. Anne is a rural municipality lying southeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is part of the Eastman Region and the Manitoba Census Division No. 2. Its 2001 census population was 4,427. The separately administered town of Ste. Anne lies within the borders of the municipality, in its...
- (north) - Reynolds, ManitobaReynolds, ManitobaThe Rural Municipality of Reynolds is located in southeastern Manitoba, Canada. By area, it is the largest rural municipality in Manitoba, at 3,573.3 km² .-External links:*...
- (northeast) - Piney, Manitoba (rural municipality) - (southeast)
- Stuartburn, Manitoba (rural municipality)Stuartburn, Manitoba (rural municipality)Stuartburn is a rural municipality located in the Eastman Region of Manitoba, Canada. It had a population of 1,629 according to the Canada 2006 Census. It is home to the Ukrainian-Canadian village of Stuartburn...
- (south)