Braeside, Calgary

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Braeside
Neighbourhood
Braeside is located in Calgary
Braeside
Braeside
Location of Braeside in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°57′14″N 114°06′20″W / 50.95389°N 114.10556°W / 50.95389; -114.10556Coordinates: 50°57′14″N 114°06′20″W / 50.95389°N 114.10556°W / 50.95389; -114.10556
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 11
Established 1965
Government[1]
 • Mayor Naheed Nenshi
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Councillor Brian Pincott
Elevation 1,095 m (3,593 ft)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 5,916
 • Average Income $64,691
Website Braeside Community Association

Braeside is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located north of Anderson Road, south of Southland Drive, west of 14th Street SW and east of 24th Street SW.

Demographics[edit]

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Braeside had a population of 5,940 living in 2,544 dwellings, a -0.6% increase from its 2011 population of 5,978.[3] With a land area of 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) in 2012.[4][3]

As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 19.6% of the housing was used for renting.[5]

Education[edit]

Braeside is served by the Braeside Elementary public school. A Junior High School, John Ware, is located immediately north of the community.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013. 
  2. ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08. 
  3. ^ a b "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 (2006). "Braeside Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08. 

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