Shaganappi, Calgary

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Location of Shaganappi in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′23″N114°07′41″W / 51.03972°N 114.12806°W / 51.03972; -114.12806 Coordinates: 51°02′23″N114°07′41″W / 51.03972°N 114.12806°W / 51.03972; -114.12806
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta.svg  Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward 8
Established1949
Annexed1910
Government
[1]
  Mayor Jyoti Gondek
  Administrative body Calgary City Council
  CouncillorCourtney Walcott
Area
  Total0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation
1,120 m (3,670 ft)
Population
 (2006) [2]
  Total1,657
   Average Income
$36,368
Postal code
T3C
Website Shaganappi Community Association

Shaganappi is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located between 17 Avenue SW and the Bow River. The Shaganappi golf course is located north of the Bow Trail.

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The name Shaganappi is of Cree origin, and was used as far back as 1870. The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910 and Shaganappi was established as a neighbourhood in 1949. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor. [1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Shaganappi had a population of 1,553 living in 862 dwellings, a 6.4% increase from its 2011 population of 1,459. [3] With a land area of 1.5 km2 (0.58 sq mi), it had a population density of

Residents in this community had a median household income of $36,368 in 2000, and there were 19.5% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. [5] As of 2000, 10.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 27.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 52.8% of the housing was used for renting. [2]

Education

The community is served by Alex Ferguson Elementary public school.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Shaganappi Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  3. 1 2 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 8 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-09. Retrieved 2007-05-08.