Westgate, Calgary
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| Westgate | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 1957 |
| Annexed | 1956 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Craig Burrows |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.5 km² (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 3,145 |
| - Average Income | $54,309 |
| Postal code | T3C |
| Website: Westgate Community Association | |
Westgate is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Bow Trail to the north, 45 Street W to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south and Sarcee Trail to the west. Edworthy Park is located north of the community.
The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 and Westgate was established in 1957. 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 3,145.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $54,309 in 2000, and there were 9.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 16.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 14.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 24.3% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Vincent Massey Junior High and Westgate Bilingual Elementary public schools.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Westgate Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Westgate Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
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