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Ogden, Calgary

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Ogden
Location of Ogden in Calgary
Ogden
Location of Ogden in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°59′15″N 114°00′45″W / 50.9875, -114.0125
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 9
Established 1912
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Joe Ceci
Area
 - Total 1.6 km² (0.6 sq mi)
Elevation 1,025 m (3,363 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 8,766
 - Average Income $47,500
Postal code T2C
Website: Ogden Community Association

Ogden is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It includes the districts of Lynnwood and Millican Estates. It is bounded by Glenmore Trail to the south, Deerfoot Trail and the Bow River to the west, and the CPR tracks and the industrial areas of Ogden Shops to the north and east. Ogden was established in 1912. It is named after I.G. Ogden, former VP of the Canadian Pacific Railway, while the district of Millican takes its name from the Millican family, homesteaders of the early 1900s. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci.[3] The postal code in this area is T2C.

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Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 8,766.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $47,500 in 2000, and there were 18.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 14.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 19.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 33.3% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Banting and Best Elementary and Sherwood Community public schools, as well as St. Bernadette Elementary School (catholic).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Ogden Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Ogden Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-13.

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Coordinates: 50°59′15″N, 114°00′45″W

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