Thorncliffe, Calgary
| Thorncliffe | |
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| Neighbourhood | |
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| Coordinates: 51°06′08″N 114°04′01″W / 51.10222°N 114.06694°WCoordinates: 51°06′08″N 114°04′01″W / 51.10222°N 114.06694°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1954 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Naheed Nenshi |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Sean Chu |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 3.27 km2 (1.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,085 m (3,560 ft) |
| Population (2006)[3] | |
| • Total | 8,862 |
| • Density | 2,710.1/km2 (7,019/sq mi) |
| • Average Income | $50,009 |
| Website | Thorncliffe Community Association |
Thorncliffe is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 64 Avenue to the north, Deerfoot Trail to the east, McKnight Boulevard to the south and 14 Street W and Nose Hill Park to the west.
Thorncliffe was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 4 councillor.[1]
Demographics[edit]
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Thorncliffe had a population of 8,693 living in 3,858 dwellings, a 0.6% increase from its 2011 population of 8,640.[4] With a land area of 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,630/km2 (6,820/sq mi) in 2012.[5][4]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $50,009 in 2000, and there were 20.8% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[6] As of 2000, 18.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 13.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 34% of the housing was used for renting.[3]
Education[edit]
The community is served by Colonel Sanders Elementary and Thorncliffe Elementary public school, as well as by Corpus Christi Elementary School (catholic).
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ City of Calgary. "Calgary Snapshots 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-05-02.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Thorncliffe Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 4 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-12.
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