Rosemont, Calgary

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Rosemont
Location of Rosemont in Calgary
Rosemont
Location of Rosemont in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°04′41″N 114°05′28″W / 51.07806, -114.09111
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 4
Established 1958
Annexed 1910
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Bob Hawkesworth
Elevation 1,090 m (3,576 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 1,247
 - Average Income $53,027
Website: Rosemont Community Association

Rosemont is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Northmount Drive to the north, by Cambrian Drive to the east, by 23 Avenue N and the Confederation Park to the south and by 14 Street W to the west.

The lands were annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910, and the neighbourhood was established in 1958. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 4 Alderman Bob Hawkesworth.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,247.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $53,027 in 2000, and there were 11.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 13.4% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 18.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 29.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by the Rosemont Elementary public school.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 4 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Rosemont Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Rosemont 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°04′41″N, 114°05′28″W