City of Calgary

City of Calgary

@cityofcalgary

Official City of Calgary local government Twitter account. Keep up with City news, services, programs, events and more. Not monitored 24/7.

Calgary, Alberta https://www.calgary.ca/info-requests/social-media-guidelines.html Joined 2008-08-21 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

297,667

Followers

118

Following

45,109

Tweets

11.9

Avg Engagement

1,561

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @cityofcalgary's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2008-08-21
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:Calgary, Alberta

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account sees consistent engagement with an average of 314 likes and 116 retweets per tweet, indicating moderate interaction. While not monitored 24/7, the engagement suggests a loyal and interested audience.

8.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

27,024

Total Likes

11,678

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

10

75th Percentile

1,101

Top Tweet

0.04

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

37.2%

Original

53.1%

Replies

8.3%

Retweets

1.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.0%

With Media

55.3%

With Links

14.0%

With #Tags

51.6%

With @Mentions

21.8%

With Emojis

221

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.43

Reply/Original Ratio

0.15

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

96.4%

Weekday Posts

3.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#yyc (61) #tbt (42) #yycawards (24) #yycsnow (22) #yycvote (22) #downtownyyc (17) #ocanadayyc (14) #shegoverns (13) #22 (13) #supportlocalyyc (12)

Most Mentioned

@ahs_media (96) @calgarylibrary (74) @calgarytransit (70) @calgarypolice (51) @calgaryhomeless (43) @yyctransport (39) @jyotigondek (36) @calgaryparks (31) @311calgary (28) @cityofcalgary (26)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,210 (37%)
Replies 1,727 (53%)
Retweets 271 (8%)
Quote Tweets 42 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 271 retweets (8% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The primary audience includes Calgary residents, local businesses, and community organizations interested in city services and events. It also reaches individuals seeking information on emergency support and public programs.

Below Average

Audience Quality

35.2%

Suspicion Index

53.6%

Low-Quality %

2

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

60.0%

Empty Bio

58.5%

<10 Tweets

2.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

66.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

91.5%

No URL

47.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

24,549,764

Total Potential Reach

2

Median Follower Reach

19

75th Percentile Reach

1.8%

>1K followers

0.2%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

23.2%

Creators

11,598 accounts

18.3%

Consumers

9,168 accounts

58.5%

Dormant

29,234 accounts

147

Verified Followers

0.29% of total

4.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.04

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Calgary, Alberta (5,298) Canada (1,291) Alberta, Canada (673) Calgary (509) Calgary, AB (287) Edmonton, Alberta (271) Toronto, Ontario (168) Calgary, Alberta, Canada (153) Alberta (138) Vancouver, British Columbia (129)

270

Verified Followers

0.27% of total

9,670

Protected Accounts

9.57% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,102,321 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@KameronBennett 1,812,641 DJ Music, DJing, Booking
@BretHart 1,391,585 Wrestler WWE, Hitman, Canada
@SinghLions 1,334,596 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@ZachBoychuk 829,388 Hockey Player Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum
@CalvinHelin 584,955 Author empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance
@JamilaMohamed 429,864 Journalist Family, Journalism, Arsenal
@CFL 308,828 Sports Football, Instagram, #RiseWithUs
@JdeMontreal 299,486 News outlet sports, politique, spectacles
@PamMktgNut 281,217 Digital Marketing Marketing, Storytelling, Technology

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

calgary (2,236) love (2,162) life (1,817) canada (1,241) canadian (1,183) alberta (1,175) lover (996) world (994) mom (961) yyc (881)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#yyc (338) #yeg (82) #calgary (75) #flames (67) #1 (54) #canada (41) #bitcoin (38) #alberta (33) #travel (29) #blm (27)

43,482

Followers With Bio

57,517

Followers Without Bio

43.05%

% With Bio

56.95%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

2,618

Combined Engagement

1,962

Total Likes

656

Total Retweets

524

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Community Support Local Government Communication Public Services Regional Collaboration Civic Values

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights community support initiatives, such as pet sheltering for unhoused individuals during extreme weather. It engages with neighboring cities and sports teams, indicating a focus on regional collaboration and local pride. The account also shows support for global issues, such as raising the flag of Ukraine, which reflects its role in promoting civic values and international solidarity.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 297,667
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @cityofcalgary reveals an growing Twitter presence with 297,667 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 11.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025