Menisa, Edmonton

Menisa is a neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada located in Mill Woods. In the Cree language, Menisa means "berries".

Menisa
Neighbourhood
Menisa
Location of Menisa in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53.442°N 113.448°W / 53.442; -113.448
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
QuadrantNW
WardKarhiio
SectorSoutheast
Area
Community
Mill Woods
Knottwood
Government
  MayorAmarjeet Sohi
  Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
  CouncillorKeren Tang
  Alberta MLAChristina Gray (NDP)
  Federal MPTim Uppal (CPC)
Area
  Total0.89 km2 (0.34 sq mi)
Elevation
691 m (2,267 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total2,544
  Density2,858.4/km2 (7,403/sq mi)
  Change (2009–12)
−5.3%
  Dwellings
919

Menisa is bounded on the south by Anthony Henday Drive, on the north by Mill Woods Road, on the east by 66 Street, and on the west by 80 Street.

Residential development in Menisa began in 1976 and was nearly complete by 1980. The majority of dwellings in Menisa are single detached houses (83%) with a significant number of row houses (14%). Approximately seven out of eight dwellings are owner occupied.

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