Temple, Calgary
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NE |
| Ward | 5 |
| Established | 1977 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Ray Jones |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.6 km² (1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 11,000 |
| - Average Income | $59,074 |
| Website: Temple Community Association | |
Temple is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by McKnight Boulevard, to the east by 68 Street E, to the south by 32 Avenue N and to the west by 52 Street E.
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and the neighbourhood (then named "The Properties" was established and development begun in 1977. "The Properties" were subsequently divided into Temple, Pineridge, Rundle and Whitehorn. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 5 Alderman Ray Jones.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 11,000.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $59,074 in 2000, and there were 18.7% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 30% of the residents were immigrants, predominantly of East Indian origin. A proportion of 5.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 22.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Annie Foote Elementary and Guy Weadick Elementary public schools, as well as by St. Thomas More Elementary and Father Scollen Elementary & Junior High (catholic).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 5 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Temple Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Temple Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
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Calgary International Airport Westwinds Industrial Area |
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