Chaparral, Calgary

For other uses, see Chaparral (disambiguation).

Chaparral
—  Neighbourhood  —
Location of Chaparral in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°53′09″N 114°01′31″W / 50.88583°N 114.02528°W / 50.88583; -114.02528
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SE
Ward	14
Established	1995
Government[1]
- Administrative body	Calgary City Council
- Alderman	Peter Demong
Elevation	1,040 m (3,412 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
- Total	8,134
- Average Income	$79,761
Website	Chaparral Community Association

Chaparral is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the southern edge of the city, south of the Marquis de Lorne Trail. To the east it is bordered by the Bow River Valley, to the south by 194 Avenue SE, and to the west by Macleod Trail.

Chaparral was established in 1995, and named for the mediterranean climate biome. The centerpiece of the neighbourhood is a 32-acre (130,000 m²) artificial lake and a 21-acre (85,000 m²) park with two waterfalls. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 14 Alderman Peter Demong.

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 8,134.^[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $79,761 in 2000, and there were 4.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.^[1] As of 2000, 14.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 2.4% of the housing was used for renting.^[2]

Education

This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Chaparral Elementary School. (K-4) This neighborhood has one Catholic elementary school: Saint Sebastian Elementary School. (k-6)

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

1. ^ ^{a b} City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 14 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_14_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-11. 
2. ^ ^{a b} City of Calgary (2006). "Chaparral Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/chaparral.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-11. 
3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-11. 

External links

• Chaparral Community Association

Coordinates: 50°53′09″N 114°01′31″W / 50.88583°N 114.02528°W / 50.88583; -114.02528