La Rivière-du-Nord Postal Codes: J0R to J8A | Laurentides, Quebec

Key Facts

La Rivière-du-Nord is a regional county municipality (RCM) located in the Laurentides region of southwestern Quebec, Canada. Situated approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Montreal, this administrative division encompasses an area of about 451 square kilometers and serves as a gateway between the urban Montreal area and the more rural Laurentian landscape. The RCM takes its name from the North River (Rivière du Nord) that flows through its territory, connecting various communities within its boundaries. With a population of approximately 128,000 residents according to recent census data, La Rivière-du-Nord is organized into five municipalities: Saint-Jérôme (the administrative center), Prévost, Saint-Hippolyte, Sainte-Sophie, and the Mirabel sector. The region features a mix of urban development around Saint-Jérôme and more natural, forested areas in its northern reaches, with the Laurentian Mountains providing a scenic backdrop. This area serves as an important residential and economic hub for residents commuting to Montreal while maintaining its distinct Laurentian character. For those seeking postal code information for the municipalities within La Rivière-du-Nord, detailed addressing data is available for each of its constituent communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Les Pays-d'en-Haut
• Argenteuil
• Deux-Montagnes
• Thérèse-De Blainville
• Mirabel
• Antoine-Labelle