Hawkwood, Calgary

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Hawkwood
Location of Hawkwood in Calgary
Hawkwood
Location of Hawkwood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°07′54″N 114°10′40″W / 51.13167, -114.17778
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 2
Established 1981
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Gord Lowe
Area
 - Total 3.2 km² (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation 1,230 m (4,035 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 10,559
 - Average Income $86,912
Website: Hawkwood Community Association

Hawkwood is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Country Hills Boulevard, to the east by Sarcee Trail, to the south by John Laurie Boulevard and to the west by Nose Hill Drive.

Hawkwood was established in 1981. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 2 Alderman Gord Lowe.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 10,559.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $86,912 in 2000, and there were 7.6% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 29.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 4.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 5.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Hawkwood Elementary public school and by St. Maria Goretti Elementary (catholic).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 2 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Hawkwood Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Hawkwood Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

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Coordinates: 51°07′54″N, 114°10′40″W