Ward 9 Elevation 1,050 m | Quadrant SE Established 1960 Population 10,615 (2011) | |
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Community of acadia calgary alberta
Acadia is a neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. The area is bounded on the west by Macleod Trail, on the east by the Bow River, on the north by Heritage Drive and on the south by Southland Drive.
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- Community of acadia calgary alberta
- Map of Acadia Calgary AB Canada
- Demographics
- Education
- Transit
- References
Map of Acadia, Calgary, AB, Canada
The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956, and Acadia was established in 1960.
The neighbourhood's main street is Fairmount Drive, and many of the area's businesses cluster along the street. The area also contains Lord Beaverbrook High School, the city's largest high school.
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Acadia had a population of 7004107050000000000♠10,705 living in 7003505300000000000♠5,053 dwellings, a 0.8% increase from its 2011 population of 7004106150000000000♠10,615. With a land area of 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,740/km2 (7,110/sq mi) in 2012.
Residents in this community had a median household income of $46,089 in 2000, and there were 19.2% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 19.4% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 38.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 38.9% were used for renting.
Education
The following schools are located in Acadia:
Transit
Acadia is served by Calgary Transit Bus Routes 79 and 80 in the west, and Route 39 in the east. The Heritage CTrain Station serves Acadia. Route 10 serves north and south via Fairmont Dr.