Country Canada City Calgary Ward 8 Population 3,420 (2006) | Province Alberta Quadrant SW Established 1914 Local time Monday 2:20 PM | |
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South Calgary is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located between 14th St west and Crowchild Trail. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.
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Map of South Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
The community maintains an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a community hall and several city parks. The Alexander Calhoun Branch of the Calgary Public Library is also located in the area.
South Calgary was established in 1914 on land annexed by the City of Calgary in 1907. However, the area remained largely undeveloped until the early 1950s.
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, South Calgary had a population of 7003369800000000000♠3,698 living in 7003224400000000000♠2,244 dwellings, a 1.5% increase from its 2011 population of 7003364200000000000♠3,642. With a land area of 0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi), it had a population density of 4,110/km2 (10,600/sq mi) in 2012.
Residents in South Calgary had a median household income of $38,012 in 2000, and 28.2% low-income residents live in the neighbourhood. 61.1% of the properties were used for renting in 2001.
Government
South Calgary is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor, on a provincial level by Calgary Currie MLA Brian Malkinson, and at the federal level the riding of Calgary Centre represented by Kent Hehr.