Belle-Rivière () is an unorganized territory in the

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, located in the

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of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. It had a population of 10 in the

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, and covered a land area of 608.47 km².Canada 2021 Census Community Profiles: Belle-Rivière

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. The Métabetchouane River forms its western boundary. The territory is named after ''la Belle Rivière'' ("the beautiful river") that has its source at ''Lac de la Belle Rivière'' ("Beautiful River Lake") that is also within the territory. The river was historically an important route for the natives and explorers of the Lac Saint-Jean region.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Belle-Riviere, Quebec Unorganized territories in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

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