Glamorgan, Calgary
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Glamorgan | |
Location of Glamorgan in Calgary | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Calgary |
Quadrant | SW |
Ward | 6 |
Established | 1958 |
Government [1] | |
- Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
- Alderman | Joe Connelly |
- 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 Joe Connelly.[3] Provincially, the community is part of Calgary Elbow, the current MLA is Craig Cheffins[4], who was elected in the 2007 by-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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[edit] Demographics
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 15.9% 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]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Glamorgan Elementary public school and St. Andrew Elementary School (catholic).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Glamorgan Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Glamorgan Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Craig Cheffins. Retrieved on 2007-05-27.
- ^ Parliament of Canada. Lee Richardson. Retrieved on 2007-05-27.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
[edit] External links
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