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Orleans (; French: [ɔʁleɑ̃]; officially and in French Orléans) is a satellite suburban community in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, located along the Ottawa River about 16 km (10 mi) from Downtown Ottawa.
Based on the adjusted boundary definition used for Orléans, the community had a population of 139,309 in the 2021 Canadian Census.
Originally settled in the 1830s by predominantly French Canadian families and centred on the parish of St. Joseph d'Orléans, it developed as one of the National Capital Region's principal Francophone communities before undergoing rapid suburban growth during the late 20th century.
Before being amalgamated into Ottawa in 2001, Orléans was divided between two municipalities, the City of Cumberland, and the City of Gloucester. Today, Orléans spans the municipal wards of Orléans East-Cumberland, Orléans West-Innes, and Orléans South-Navan. Orléans is one of Ottawa's largest suburban communities and serves as a major residential and commercial centre in the city's east end. The community is home to major commercial districts, recreational destinations including Petrie Island, and a range of English and French language educational, cultural, and community institutions that reflect its bilingual character and historical Francophone heritage.
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