Southwood, Calgary
| Southwood | |
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| Neighbourhood | |
 Southwood
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| Coordinates: 50°57′25″N 114°05′04″W / 50.95694°N 114.08444°WCoordinates: 50°57′25″N 114°05′04″W / 50.95694°N 114.08444°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Alberta
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| City |
 Calgary
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| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Naheed Nenshi |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Brian Pincott |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 6,197 |
| • Average Income | $51,409 |
| Website | Southwood Community Association |
Southwood is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 98th Avenue (an alley north of Southland Drive) to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Anderson Road to the south and 14th Street SW to the west. Southland Drive passes through the northern part of the community. A major roadway, Elbow Drive, bisects the community.
The community is served by the Southland and Anderson stations of the C-Train LRT system. Southcentre Mall is located east from the neighbourhood.
Southwood was established in 1960. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 11 councillor.
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Southwood had a population of 6,085 living in 2,658 dwellings, a 2% increase from its 2011 population of 5,965. With a land area of 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,250/km2 (5,840/sq mi) in 2012.
Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,409 in 2000, and there were 14% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 18.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 21% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 42.4% of the housing was used for renting.
The community is served by the Ethel M. Johnson Elementary, Harold Panabaker Junior High and Foundations For the Future Elementary public schools, as well as St. Stephen Elementary & Junior High (Catholic). The Southwood branch of the Calgary Public Library is located near the intersection of Southland Drive and Elbow Drive.
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