Shaganappi, Calgary

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Shaganappi
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settlement_type = Neighbourhood


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dot_map_caption = Location of Shaganappi in Calgary
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = CAN
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = AB
subdivision_type2 = City
subdivision_name2 = flag|Calgary
subdivision_type3 = Quadrant
subdivision_name3 = SW
subdivision_type4 = Ward
subdivision_name4 = 8
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leader_title = Administrative body
leader_name = Calgary City Council
leader_title1 = Alderman
leader_name1 = John Mar
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established_title = Established
established_date = 1949
established_title2 = Annexed
established_date2 = 1910
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area_total_km2 = 0.9
population_as_of = 2006
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population_total = 1657
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population_blank1_title = Average Income
population_blank1 = $36368
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latd= 51|latm= 02|lats= 23|latNS= N|longd= 114|longm= 07|longs= 41|longEW= W
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elevation_m = 1120
postal_code_type = Postal code
postal_code = T3C
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website = [http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/shaganappi/shaganappi.htm Shaganappi Community Association]
footnotes = Shaganappi is a residential neighborhood in the south-west 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.

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 Ward 8 Alderman John Mar. [Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/shaganappi/shaganappi.htm |title= Shaganappi Community| accessdate= 2007-05-23]

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,657.Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary | title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-08] 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 neighborhood.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_8_profile.pdf | title=Ward 8 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| accessdate= 2007-05-08] 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.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/shaganappi.pdf| title= Shaganappi Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-08]

Education

The community is served by Alex Ferguson Elementary public school.

ee also

*List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

External links

* [http://shaganappicommunity.ca Shaganappi Community Website]
* [http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/shaganappi.php Shaganappi Community Association]

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
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