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Bécancour
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Bécancour is a scenic industrial city along the St. Lawrence River, known for its warm community and blend of heritage and natural attractions. It's a quiet escape offering outdoor activities, local festivals, and a gateway to Quebec's heartland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
20,748
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
46.34°, -72.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,919
Local Cost
$1,235
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
75
English
40
Temperature
4.4°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
-11.2°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-42.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1054 mm
Internet Speed
648 Mbps
Upload
254 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YRQ
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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