Matagami
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Matagami is a small, remote town in northern Quebec, known as a gateway to the James Bay region. It features a close-knit community, surrounded by stunning boreal forest and lakes, making it ideal for those seeking quiet retreats and outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
1,305
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.75°, -77.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,385
Local Cost
$920
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
40
Temperature
0.3°C
Summer Avg
15.4°C
Winter Avg
-16.5°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
-44.9°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
865 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
YNM
Distance
12 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 62/100.