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Dover — Neighbourhood — Location of Dover in Calgary Coordinates: 51°01′10″N 113°59′29″W / 51.01944°N 113.99139°W Country Canada Province Alberta City Calgary Quadrant SE Ward 9 Established 1971 Annexed 1961 Government[1] - Administrative body Calgary City Council - Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra Elevation 1,050 m (3,445 ft) Population (2006)[2] - Total 10,444 - Average Income $43,875 Postal code T2B Website Dover Community Association Dover is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 26 Avenue S to the north, Peigan Trail to the south, 24 Street and Deerfoot trail to the west and 36 Street E to the east. The Inglewood golf course, developed in the Bow River valley, borders the community to the west.
The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961, and Dover was established in 1971. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra.
The postal code in this area is T2B.
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Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 10,444.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $43,875 in 2000, and there were 23.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 15.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 29.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 32.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
The community is served by Ian Bazalgette Junior High, Forest Lawn Senior High, Valley View Elementary and West Dover Elementary public schools as well as by Holy Cross Elementary & Junior High and Blessed Damien Elementary (catholic schools).
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 9 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_9_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-14.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Dover Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/dover.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-14.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-14.
External links
Inglewood Southview Forest Lawn Bow River Erin Woods Dover Golden Triangle Industrial Area Coordinates: 51°01′10″N 113°59′29″W / 51.01944°N 113.99139°W
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