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Dorval
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Dorval (; ) is an on-island suburban city on the island of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada. In 2016, the Canadian Census indicated that the population increased by 4.2% to 18,980. Although the city has the largest surface area in Montréal’s west side, it is among the least densely populated. Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport constitutes about 60% of the city's land; consequently, all of Dorval's population is concentrated in the southern part of the city.
Key facts
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- City
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- 1956
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- Dorval
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- City of Dorval
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- City
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- File:Dorval - vue aérienne 20170816-01.jpg
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- Aerial view of Dorval
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- Aerial view of Dorval
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- Carte localisation Île de Montréal - Dorval.png
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- Location on the Island of Montreal. (Outlined areas indicate demerged municipalities).
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- Canada Southern Quebec
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- 250
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- Location in southern Quebec
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- Country
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- Canada
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- Province
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- Quebec
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- Region
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Dorval
- Demonym
- Dorvaloise
- Population
- 20382
- Area
- 29.10
- Official website
- www.ville.dorval.qc.ca
- Image
- Dorval - vue aérienne 20170816-01.jpg
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- Commons category
- Dorval
- inception
- 2006-01-01
- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 2002-01-01
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12 sectionsContents
- History
- Demographics
- Languages
- Economy
- Local government
- Infrastructure
- Trudeau Airport
- Education
- Notable residents
- See also
- References
- External links
Dorval (; ) is an on-island suburban city on the island of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada. In 2016, the Canadian Census indicated that the population increased by 4.2% to 18,980. Although the city has the largest surface area in Montréal’s west side, it is among the least densely populated. Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport constitutes about 60% of the city's land; consequently, all of Dorval's population is concentrated in the southern part of the city.
Dorval is the oldest city in the west side of Montréal, having been founded in 1667, and one of the oldest in Canada and North America.
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