Strathcona Park, Calgary

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Strathcona Park
Location of Strathcona Park in Calgary
Strathcona Park
Location of Strathcona Park in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′50″N 114°10′23″W / 51.04722, -114.17306
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 6
Established 1980
Annexed 1956
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Craig Burrows
Area
 - Total 1.9 km² (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation 1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 7,270
 - Average Income $105,139
Postal code T3H
Website: Strathcona Park Community Association

Strathcona Park is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Bow Trail to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, Strathcona Drive and the community of Christie Park to the south and 69 Street W to the west. Strathcona Park lies in the center of the neighbourhood.

The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the Municipal District of Rocky View. Strathcona Park was establishd as a neighbourhood in 1980. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Craig Burrows.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 7,270.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $105,139 in 2000, and there were 9.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and 7.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Olympic Heights Elementary [[public school], and by John W. Costello Catholic Elementary].

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Strathcona Park Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Strathcona Park Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.

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Coordinates: 51°02′50″N, 114°10′23″W