| Glamorgan | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 1958 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Richard Pootmans |
| • MLA | Craig Cheffins (LIB) |
| • MP | Lee Richardson (CON) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,317 |
| • Average Income | $51,192 |
| Postal code | T3E |
| Website | Glamorgan Community Association |
Glamorgan is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Richmond Road to the north, by 37 Street W to the east, Glenmore Trail to the south and Sarcee Trail to the west.
Glamorgan was established in 1958. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Richard Pootmans.[3] Provincially, the community is part of Calgary Elbow, the current MLA being Alison Redford[4], who was elected in the 2008 Alberta general election. The current MP is Lee Richardson[5] who has represented the constituency of Calgary Centre since the General Federal Election in 2003.
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In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,317.[6] Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,192 in 2000, and there were 55.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 15.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 30.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 37.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
The community is served by Glamorgan Elementary public school and St. Andrew Elementary School (catholic).
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