Shaganappi, Calgary
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| Shaganappi | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 8 |
| Established | 1949 |
| Annexed | 1910 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | John Mar |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.9 km² (0.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 1,657 |
| - Average Income | $36,368 |
| Postal code | T3C |
| Website: Shaganappi Community Association | |
Shaganappi is a residential neighborhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located between 17 Avenue SW and the Bow River. The Shaganappi golf course is located north of the Bow Trail.
The name Shaganappi is of Cree origin, and was used as far back as 1870. The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910 and Shaganappi was established as a neighbourhood in 1949. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 8 Alderman John Mar.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,657.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $36,368 in 2000, and there were 19.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 10.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 27.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 52.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Alex Ferguson Elementary public school.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 8 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Shaganappi Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Shaganappi Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-23.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
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