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In 1845, the Township Municipality of Maria was established, dissolved, and re-established in 1855. In 1860, the place experienced rapid development when a group of
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The main economy of the municipality is the hospital which serves the entire region. The hospital of Maria was built between
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summer coastal community prior to European settlement. In 1774, the area began to be settled by American
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In 1977, Maria changed status from township municipality to just municipality.
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arrived and founded the Parish of Sainte-Brigitte-de-Maria.
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Incorporated places in GaspĂ©sie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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adding to it
Municipality
Church in Maria
Coat of arms of Maria
Location within Avignon RCM
Maria is located in Eastern Quebec
48°10â€ČN 65°59â€ČW / 48.167°N 65.983°W / 48.167; -65.983
Canada
Province
Quebec
Region
GaspĂ©sie–
Îles-de-la-Madeleine

RCM
Avignon
Federal riding
Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—MatapĂ©dia
Prov. riding
Bonaventure
Time zone
UTC−5
EST
DST
UTC−4
EDT
Postal code(s)
G0C 1Y0
Area code(s)
418 and 581
R-132

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