Richford, Edmonton

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Richford
Location of Richford in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°25′37″N113°30′32″W / 53.427°N 113.509°W / 53.427; -113.509
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Edmonton
Quadrant [1] SW
Ward [1] Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
Sector [2] Southwest
Area [3] [4] Heritage Valley
Government
[5]
 • Administrative body Edmonton City Council
 • CouncillorJennifer Rice
Area
[6]
 • Total0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi)
Elevation
685 m (2,247 ft)
Population
 (2012) [7]
 • Total530
 • Density898.3/km2 (2,327/sq mi)
 • Change (2009–12)
Increase2.svg0.2%
 • Dwellings
209

Richford is a newer neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the Blackmud Creek Ravine. According to the 2005 municipal census, there were 161 residences in the neighbourhood.

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The neighbourhood is bounded on the south by Ellerslie Road and on the west by the James Mowat Trail (111 Street). To the north and east the neighbourhood is bounded by the Blackmud Creek Ravine.

The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is single-family dwelling. These account for two out of every three (69%) of all the residences in the neighbourhood. The remaining one in three (31%) residences are duplexes. Substantially all (96%) of all residences are owner-occupied with only a few (4%) being rented. [8]

The Ellerslie Rugby Park is located in Richford.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Richford had a population of 530 living in 209 dwellings, [7] a 0.2% change from its 2009 population of 529. [9] With a land area of 0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi), [6] it had a population density of 898.3 people/km2 in 2012. [7] [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 3, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. ↑ "The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100" (PDF). City of Edmonton. 2010-05-26. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 2, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. ↑ "City of Edmonton Plans in Effect" (PDF). City of Edmonton. November 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  5. ↑ "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  8. ↑ "2005 Municipal Census - Dwelling Unit by Structure Type and Ownership" (PDF). City of Edmonton.
  9. ↑ "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.


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