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Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rutherford is a neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named after Alexander Cameron Rutherford, Alberta's first premier.
Rutherford | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Rutherford in Edmonton | |
Coordinates: 53.419°N 113.527°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Edmonton |
Quadrant[1] | SW |
Ward[1] | Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi |
Sector[2] | Southwest |
Area[3][4] | Heritage Valley |
Government | |
• Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
• Councillor | Jennifer Rice |
• MP | Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) |
• MLA | Rhiannon Hoyle (NDP) |
Area | |
• Total | 2.26 km2 (0.87 sq mi) |
Elevation | 696 m (2,283 ft) |
Population (2012)[7] | |
• Total | 8,407 |
• Density | 3,719.9/km2 (9,634/sq mi) |
• Change (2009–12) | 28.9% |
• Dwellings | 3,498 |
According to the 2005 municipal census, approximately 85% of the residences in the neighbourhood are single-family dwellings. The remainder are mostly duplexes[8] (13%) with a small number of row houses (2%). The majority of residences (96%) are owner-occupied.[9]
It is bounded on the west by 127 Street, on the east by James Mowatt Trail (111 Street), on the north by Ellerslie Road, and on the south by Blackmud Creek Ravine and a line connecting the ravine to 127 Street about 25 Avenue SW.
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Rutherford had a population of 8,407 living in 3,498 dwellings,[7] a 28.9% change from its 2009 population of 6,521.[10] With a land area of 2.26 km2 (0.87 sq mi),[6] it had a population density of 3,719.9 people/km2 in 2012.[7][6]
Rutherford is home to two schools for students in kindergarten through grade nine – Johnny Bright School of Edmonton Public Schools and Monsignor Fee Otterson Elementary/Junior High School of Edmonton Catholic Schools.[11][12]
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