La Sarre

La Sarre is a town in the Canadian province of Québec. It is located in the administrative region of Abitibi - Témiscamingue, where it is the most populous city.

History

The first white settlers arrived in the late 19th century. From 1912 began the proper settlement and 1917 La Sarre was established as an administrative unit. The city was named after the La Sarre Regiment, which had successfully participated in the Battle of Carillon.

Population

Population development:

• 2006: 7336
• 2001: 7728
• 1996: 8345
• 1991: 8513

Almost 99 % speak French as their mother tongue.

Sons and daughters of the town

• François Gendron (* 1944), politician
• Doris Piché (born 1965 ), badminton player
• Sébastien Piché (* 1988), ice hockey player