Saint-Nicolas, Quebec
# Saint-Nicolas, Quebec

Saint-Nicolas is a district within Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Ouest borough of the city of Lévis, Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River. Prior to 2002, it was an independent municipality.

## History

The history of Saint-Nicolas goes back to 1694. It is one of the oldest parishes in Canada. Its heritage is a testimony to its long history.

The city was named in honour of Nicolas de Myre.

In 2002, following many merges with other municipalities, Saint-Nicolas was one of nine cities merged with Lévis.

## Statistics

According to the Canada 2006 Census:

* Population: 18,437
* % Change (2001–2006): +10.8
* Dwellings: 7,024
* Area $(km^2):$ 95.09 $km^2$
* Density (persons per $km^2):$ 193.9

46°42′N 71°24′W﻿ / ﻿46.700°N 71.400°W﻿ / 46.700; -71.400﻿ (Saint-Nicolas, Quebec)

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