Abbeydale, Calgary

Abbeydale
Neighbourhood
Abbeydale Location of Abbeydale in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′39″N 113°55′40″W / 51.06083°N 113.92778°WCoordinates: 51°03′39″N 113°55′40″W / 51.06083°N 113.92778°W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	NE
Ward	10
Established	1976
Annexed	1976
Government[1]
• Mayor	Naheed Nenshi
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Andre Chabot
Area
• Total	2.0 km^2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation	1,067 m (3,501 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
• Total	6,012
• Average Income	$55,345
Website	Abbeydale Community Association

Abbeydale is a neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bordered to the north by Trans-Canada Highway, to the east by the East Freeway (city limits), to the south by Canadian National Railway traks and to the west by 68 Street E.

Abbeydale was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1976.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Abbeydale had a population of 5,917 living in 2,023 dwellings, a 3.8% increase from its 2011 population of 5,700.^[3] With a land area of 1.7 km² (0.66 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,480/km² (9,010/sq mi) in 2012.^[4][3]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $55,345 in 2000, and there were 17.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.^[5] As of 2000, 27.1% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 2.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 22.8% were used for renting.^[2]

Education

The community is served by Abbeydale Elementary public school and also by Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Elementary School (catholic).

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
2. City of Calgary (2006). "Abbeydale Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
3. "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 10 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.

External links

• Abbeydale Community Association