Industrial-Port Zone Delimitations in Québec

Geolocated data illustrates delimited spaces for industrial use near port and transport infrastructure in Québec. The dataset includes zone names, formalization dates, municipal locations, geographic codes, and area measurements. It is maintained by the Government of Québec and evolves with the formalization of new zones.

Use Cases

• Analyze the correlation between zone Area and municipal Geographic code for infrastructure planning.
• Map the Geometry of sectors to assess proximity to port services and transport networks.
• Track the evolution of industrial-port development using the Date of formalization for each zone.
• Identify municipalities with concentrated industrial activity by aggregating data by Name of the municipality.

Strengths

• Includes precise geospatial Geometry data for mapping and GIS analysis.
• Contains specific administrative details like the unique 5-digit Geographic code of the municipality.
• Provides quantitative land use metrics such as Area in km² for each sector.

Limitations

• Sample data and specific row/column counts are unavailable, making scope assessment difficult.
• The dataset's evolution based on zone formalization may lead to incomplete historical coverage.
• Reliance on automated translation for some metadata elements could introduce terminology inconsistencies.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

Formalized delimitation and geolocation of industrial-port areas by government committee.

Time Range

Includes dates such as 2017-07 06 for zone formalization; full temporal range is unspecified.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

Industrial-port zones within Québec, Canada, with examples like Québec-Lévis.