Elboya, Calgary

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Elboya
Location of Elboya in Calgary
Elboya
Location of Elboya in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°00′35″N 114°04′35″W / 51.00972, -114.07639
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 11
Established 1947
Annexed 1910
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Brian Pincott
Area
 - Total 1.0 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1,075 m (3,527 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 1,683
 - Average Income $62,374
Website: Elboya Community Association

Elboya is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Crescent Boulevard and Elbow River to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, 50 Avenue S to the south and Elbow Drive to the west. Stanley Park borders the community to the north.

It was annexed tot he City of Calgary in 1910, and was established as a neighborhood in 1947, when most of the development occurred. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,683.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $62,374 in 2000, and there were 16% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.1% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 37.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 39.2% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by the Elboya Bilingual Elementary & Junior High public school and St. Anthony (catholic school).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Elboya Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Elboya Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.

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Coordinates: 51°00′35″N, 114°04′35″W