| Ville de Chandler | |
| Coordinates: | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Le Rocher-Percé |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Constitution | June 27th, 2001 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Claude Cyr |
| Area [1] | |
| - Land | 419.50 km² (162 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (25 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
| - Total | 7,914 |
| - Density | 18.9/km² (49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal code | G0C 1K0 |
| Area code(s) | 418 |
| Website: http://www.villedechandler.com | |
The port of Chandler was founded in 1912 when Percy Milton Chandler, a Philadelphia manufacturer, built the first pulp and paper mill in the Gaspésie at the site. This city of 7914[1] is the birthplace of NHL player Mathieu Garon. It is located at 48°21'N latitude, 64°41' longitude. Its elevation is 25 feet. Chandler's major industries include fishing, manufacturing pulp and paper products, and shipping from the large deep-water wharf.
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- ^ a b c Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data. Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population (2007-03-13). Retrieved on 2007-08-09.
