Southwood, Calgary

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Southwood
Location of Southwood in Calgary
Southwood
Location of Southwood in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°57′25″N 114°05′04″W / 50.95694, -114.08444
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 13
Established 1959
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart
Elevation 1,070 m (3,510 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 6,197
 - Average Income $51,409
Website: Southwood Community Association

Southwood is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Southland Drive to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Anderson Road to the south and 14 Street W to the west.

The community is served by the Southland station of the C-Train LRT system. Southcentre Mall is located east from the neighbourhood.

Southwood was established in 1959. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,197.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,409 in 2000, and there were 14% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 18.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 21% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 42.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by the Ethel M. Johnson Elementary, Harold Panabaker Junior High and Foundations For the Future Elementary public schools, as well as St. Stephen Elementary & Junior High (catholic).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 13 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Southwood Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Southwood Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.

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Coordinates: 50°57′25″N, 114°05′04″W