| Berthierville | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Lanaudière |
| Regional County | D'Autray |
| Settled | |
| Incorporated | April 14, 1852 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Ville |
| • Mayor | Bernard Grégoire |
| • Federal riding | Berthier—Maskinongé |
| • Prov. riding | Berthier |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 7.20 km2 (2.8 sq mi) |
| • Land | 6.85 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,007 |
| • Density | 584.5/km2 (1,513.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | |
| Area code(s) | 450 |
| Website | www.ville.berthierville.qc.ca |
Berthierville is a Canadian town located between Montreal and Trois-Rivières on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Quebec. Berthierville is the seat of D'Autray Regional County Municipality, and is served by Autoroute 40, and is the junction of Routes 138 and 158. It is surrounded by the parish municipality of Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier.
Formula One race car driver Gilles Villeneuve grew up in Berthierville.
The Marie Reine du Canada Pilgrimage column stops at the church of Sainte-Geneviève de Berthierville for Mass on the first day of its three-day walk from Lanoraie to Cap-de-la-Madeleine.
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Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 1858 (total dwellings: 1928)
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