Haysboro, Calgary

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Haysboro
Location of Haysboro in Calgary
Haysboro
Location of Haysboro in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°58′13″N 114°05′05″W / 50.97028, -114.08472
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 12
Established 1958
Annexed 1956
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Ric McIver
Area
 - Total 2.9 km² (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation 1,060 m (3,478 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 5,970
 - Average Income $52,261
Website: Haysboro Community Association

Haysboro is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Heritage Drive to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Southland Drive to the south and 14 Street W and the Glenmore Reservoir to the west. It is bisected by Elbow Drive.

Haysboro was established in 1958 on land owned by Harry Hays until the annexation (1956). It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 12 Alderman Ric McIver.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 5,970.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $52,261 in 2000, and there were 10.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 19.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 33.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 23.9% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Akiva Academy, Eugene Coste Elementary, Haysboro Elementary and Woodman Junior High public schools, as well as by St. Gerard Bilingual Elementary and Bishop Grandin Senior High School (catholic).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 12 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Haysboro Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Haysboro Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.

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Coordinates: 50°58′13″N, 114°05′05″W