Glamorgan, Calgary

For other uses, see Glamorgan (disambiguation).

Glamorgan
Neighbourhood
Glamorgan Location of Glamorgan in Calgary
Coordinates:
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SW
Ward	6
Established	1958
Government
• Mayor	Naheed Nenshi
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Richard Pootmans
Area
• Total	1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation	1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Population (2006)
• Total	6,317
• Average Income	$51,192
Postal code	T3E
Website	Glamorgan Community Association

Glamorgan is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Richmond Road to the north, by 37 Street W to the east, Glenmore Trail to the south and Sarcee Trail to the west.

Glamorgan was established in 1958. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor. Provincially, the community is part of Calgary Elbow, the current MLA being Alison Redford, who was elected in the 2008 Alberta general election. The current MP is Joan Crockatt.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Glamorgan had a population of 6,376 living in 2,988 dwellings, a 2.1% increase from its 2011 population of 6,242. With a land area of 2 km² (0.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,200/km² (8,300/sq mi) in 2012.

Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,192 in 2000, and there were 55.9% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 15.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 30.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 37.1% of the housing was used for renting.

Education

The community is served by Glamorgan Elementary public school and St. Andrew Elementary School (catholic).

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

External links

• Glamorgan Community Association