Chaparral, Calgary

For other uses, see Chaparral (disambiguation).

Chaparral
Neighbourhood
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SE
Ward	14
Established	1995
Government
• Mayor	Jyoti Gondek
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Peter Demong
Elevation	1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	11,151
• Average Income	$79,761
Website	Chaparral Community Association

Chaparral is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the southern edge of the city, south of the Stoney Trail. To the east it is bordered by the Bow River Valley, to the south by 194 Avenue SE, and to the west by Macleod Trail.

Chaparral was established in 1995, and named for the mediterranean climate biome. The centerpiece of the neighbourhood is a 32-acre (130,000 m²) artificial lake and a 21-acre (85,000 m²) park with two waterfalls. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 14 councillor.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Chaparral had a population of 11,552 living in 3,759 dwellings, a 3.6% increase from its 2011 population of 11,151. With a land area of 5.4 km² (2.1 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,139/km² (5,540/sq mi) in 2012.

Residents in this community had a median household income of $79,761 in 2000, and there were 4.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 14.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 2.4% of the housing was used for renting.

Education

This neighbourhood has one public elementary school: Chaparral Elementary School. (K-4) This neighbourhood has one Catholic elementary school: Saint Sebastian Elementary School. (k-6)

Transit

Chaparral is served by Calgary Transit Bus Route 78 (South)

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

External links

• Chaparral Community Association