Ranchlands, Calgary

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Ranchlands
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settlement_type = Neighbourhood


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dot_map_caption = Location of Ranchlands 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 = NW
subdivision_type4 = Ward
subdivision_name4 = 2
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leader_title = Administrative body
leader_name = Calgary City Council
leader_title1 = Alderman
leader_name1 = Gord Lowe
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established_title = Established
established_date = 1977
established_title2 = Annexed
established_date2 = 1961
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area_total_km2 = 2.3
population_as_of = 2006
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population_total = 7698
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population_blank1_title = Average Income
population_blank1 = $60727
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latd= 51|latm= 07|lats= 00|latNS= N|longd= 114|longm= 10|longs= 50|longEW= W
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elevation_m = 1160
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website = [http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/ranchlands/ranchlands.htm Ranchlands Community Association]
footnotes = Ranchlands is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by John Laurie Boulevard, to the east by Sarcee Trail, to the south by Crowchild Trail and to the west by Nose Hill Drive.

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Ranchlands was established in 1977. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 2 Alderman Gord Lowe. [Cite web| author= Federation of Calgary Communities | url= http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/ranchlands/ranchlands.htm |title= Ranchlands Community| accessdate= 2007-05-16]

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 7,698.Cite web| url=http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf | author= City of Calgary | title= Community Population Comparison | year=2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-16] Residents in this community had a median household income of $60,727 in 2000, and there were 15.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_2_profile.pdf | title=Ward 2 Profile| author=City of Calgary| year=2004| accessdate= 2007-05-16] As of 2000, 21.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 27.4% of the housing was used for renting.Cite web| url= http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ranchlands.pdf| title= Ranchlands Community Statistics| author= City of Calgary | year= 2006 | accessdate= 2007-05-16]

Education

The community is served by Ranchlands Community public school and St. Rita Elementary School (catholic).

ee also

*List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

External links

* [http://www.calgarycommunities.com/communities/ranchlands.php Ranchlands Community Association]

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
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