Westgate, Calgary

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Westgate
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Westgate
Location of Westgate in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′41″N114°09′33″W / 51.04472°N 114.15917°W / 51.04472; -114.15917
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Flag placeholder.svg  Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward 6
Established1957
Annexed1956
Government
[1]
  Mayor Jyoti Gondek
  Administrative body Calgary City Council
  Councillor Richard Pootmans
Area
  Total0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Population
 (2006) [2]
  Total3,145
   Average Income
$54,309
Postal code
T3C
Website Westgate Community Association

Westgate is a residential area and a neighborhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bordered by Bow Trail to the north, 45 Street W to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south, and Sarcee Trail to the west. Edworthy Park is situated just north of the community. Westgate is a vibrant community that contributes to the overall character of Calgary.

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The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 and Westgate was established in 1957. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor. Currently, Councillor Richard Pootmans represents the area as of 2024

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Westgate had a population of 3,172 living in 1,334 dwellings, a 2.3% increase from its 2011 population of 3,101. [3] With a land area of 1.2 km2 (0.46 sq mi), it had a population density of

Residents in this community had a median household income of $54,309 in 2000, and there were 10.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. [5] As of 2000, 14.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 14.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 24.3% of the housing was used for renting. [2]

Education

The community is served by Vincent Massey Junior High and Westgate Bilingual Elementary schools.

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References

  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Westgate Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-10.
  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 6 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-09-30.