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Shefford, Quebec

Shefford
Township municipality
The welcome sign of Shefford's township.
The welcome sign of Shefford's township.
Location within La Haute-Yamaska RCM.
Location within La Haute-Yamaska RCM.
Shefford is located in Southern Quebec
Shefford
Shefford
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°21′N 72°34′W / 45.350°N 72.567°W / 45.350; -72.567Coordinates: 45°21′N 72°34′W / 45.350°N 72.567°W / 45.350; -72.567
Country  Canada
Province  Quebec
Region Montérégie
RCM La Haute-Yamaska
Constituted July 1, 1855
Named for Shefford, Bedfordshire
Government
 • Mayor André Pontbriand
 • Federal riding Shefford
 • Prov. riding Brome-Missisquoi
Area
 • Total 119.30 km2 (46.06 sq mi)
 • Land 118.35 km2 (45.70 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 6,711
 • Density 56.7/km2 (147/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011 Increase 13.0%
 • Dwellings 2,762
Time zone EST (UTC−5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−4)
Postal code(s) J2M
Area code(s) 450 and 579
Highways
A-10

Route 112
Route 241
Route 243
Website www.cantonshefford.qc.ca

Shefford is a township municipality located in the province of Quebec. It is part of the Haute-Yamaska Regional County Municipality in the administrative area of Montérégie. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 6,711. The township completely encircles the city of Waterloo.

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