The Nation / La Nation, ON

Ontario · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro

The Nation / La Nation is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,350.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

13,350 Population 53/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How The Nation / La Nation Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,350
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
The Nation / La Nation has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area254.4 sq mi (658.9 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates45.3135°N, 75.2012°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 67 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 148 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 102 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 132 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 96 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 66 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 136 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 91 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 96 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 33 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 99 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 57 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 35 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 112 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 85 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 62 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 32 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 95 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 103 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

The Nation / La Nation has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in The Nation / La Nation

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cambridge Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near The Nation / La Nation

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFGO "TSN 1200" Ottawa, ON bell media, sports news AAC+ 40 kbps
CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) information, news UNKNOWN
CFRA "News Talk Radio 580" Ottawa, ON news talk AAC+ 40 kbps
TSN 1200 live sports, sports AAC+ 40 kbps
Canada At Large alternative / indie, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
CHRI 99.1 Ottawa - MP3 128 kbps
Irish Radio Canada - MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Ottawa, ON blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Ottawa Live 885 (CLIVFM) alternative, alternative rock AAC 145 kbps
CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON community radio, radio communautaire AAC 128 kbps
106.1 CHEZ mainstream rock, rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CJET-FM Country 92.3 - UNKNOWN
Ottawa CHEZ 106.1 (CHEZFM) hard rock, metal AAC+ 47 kbps
CKCU The Mighty 93.1 college radio MP3 256 kbps
CILV-FM 88.5 "Live Eighty Eight Five" - Ottawa, ON alternative rock, stingray network AAC 130 kbps
CIWW CityNews Ottawa news, sport AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (AAC Stream) campus radio, student radio AAC+ 56 kbps
CIDG-FM "Rebel Rock101.7" Ottawa, ON classic rock, mainstream rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CHEZ-FM 106.1 "Chez 106" Ottawa, ON mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
CHUO-FM 89.1 University of Ottawa, ON community radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON - AAC
CKVV 97.5 "Juice FM" Kemptville, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON - MP3 128 kbps
CKVV 97.5 "Moose FM" Kemptville, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in The Nation / La Nation

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chesterville and District Heritage Centre
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Keith M Boyd Museum
Rockland Museum

Libraries in The Nation / La Nation

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Curran Branch0.0
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Plantagenet Branch0.0
Bibliothèque Manise-Morin0.0
Casselman Public Library0.0
Clarence-Rockland Public Library - Bourget Branch0.0
Clarence-Rockland Public Library - Rockland Branch0.0
Russell Public Library - Embrun Branch0.0
Russell Public Library - Russell Branch0.0
SDG Library - Avonmore Branch0.0
SDG Library - Chesterville Branch0.0
SDG Library - Crysler Branch0.0
SDG Library - Finch Branch0.0
SDG Library - Winchester Branch0.0
St-Albert Branch0.0
The Nation Public Library - Limoges Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in The Nation / La Nation

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cumberland Farmer's Market

Cafes in The Nation / La Nation

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country Style

Theme Parks in The Nation / La Nation

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calypso Water Park

Clinics in The Nation / La Nation

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #2420116250
Limoges Acupuncture Clinic

Gas Stations in The Nation / La Nation

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-Op
Petro-Canada

Gyms in The Nation / La Nation

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gym Express

Breweries in The Nation / La Nation

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Étienne Brûlé
Cassel Brewery
Simple Grain Brewery

Ski Resorts Near The Nation / La Nation

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Camp Fortune 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sommet Edelweiss 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Ste. Marie 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near The Nation / La Nation

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Ogdensburg International AirportOGSMedium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) AirportYSHMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry AirportXBRSmall Airport
Burritts Rapids Private Strip-Small Airport
Cheney-Small Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm Strip-Small Airport
Django Field-Small Airport
Grey's Creek Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport-Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field-Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport-Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip-Small Airport
Hicks Field-Small Airport
Indian Creek Field-Small Airport
Iroquois Airport-Small Airport
Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park-Small Airport
Kenmore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip-Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport-Small Airport
Maxville Airport-Small Airport
Merrickville Private Strip-Small Airport
Morrisburg Airport-Small Airport
Navan Bearbrook Airport-Small Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)-Small Airport
Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field)-Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pendleton Airport-Small Airport
Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field-Small Airport
St. André-Avellin Aerodrome-Small Airport
Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip-Small Airport
Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Williamsburg Aerodrome-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in The Nation / La Nation

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Vitalfit

Churches & Religious Organizations in The Nation / La Nation

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Baptiste Évangélique de l'est de l'Ontario

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What is the population of The Nation / La Nation?

The Nation / La Nation has a population of 13,350 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 254.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in The Nation / La Nation?

The Nation / La Nation has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.

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