Chaparral, Calgary
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 14 |
| Established | 1995 |
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| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Linda Fox-Mellway |
| Elevation | 1,040 m (3,412 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 8,134 |
| - Average Income | $79,761 |
| Website: Chaparral Community Association | |
Chaparral is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the southern edge of the city, south of the Marquis de Lorne Trail. To the east it is bordered by the Bow River Valley, to the south by 194 Avenue SE, and to the west by Macleod Trail.
Chaparral was established in 1995, and named for the mediterranean climate biome. The centerpiece of the neighbourhood is a 32 acre artificial lake and a 21 acre park with two waterfalls. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 14 Alderman Linda Fox-Mellway.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 8,134.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $79,761 in 2000, and there were 4.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 14.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 2.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Chaparral Elementary School. (K-4) This neighborhood has one Catholic elementary school: Saint Sebastian Elementary School. (k-6)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 14 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Chaparral Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Chaparral Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
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