Southwood, Calgary
Southwood | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
Location of Southwood in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 50°57′25″N 114°05′04″W / 50.95694°N 114.08444°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1960 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Kourtney Branagan |
| 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 southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 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.