Laval, Quebec
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Laval is a city in Quebec, Canada, located north of Montreal. Originally settled by Jesuits in 1636, it developed from a rural area into a significant suburb. Named after François de Montmorency-Laval, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Quebec, it underwent major amalgamations in the 20th century.
Statistics
Area
246.14 km²
Population
450,629