Weststadt (Braunschweig)
Appearance
Weststadt | |
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![]() Aerial view of Weststadt | |
Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″E / 52.24889°N 10.48611°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Lower Saxony |
District | urban district |
City | Braunschweig |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ulrich Römer (SPD) |
Area | |
• Total | 6.793 km2 (2.623 sq mi) |
Population (2016-12-31) | |
• Total | 23,677 |
• Density | 3,500/km2 (9,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 38120 |
Dialling codes | 0531 |
Vehicle registration | BS |
Website | Website |
The Weststadt ("western city") is a Stadtbezirk (city district) in the western part of Braunschweig, Germany.[1] With a population of 23,677 (2016) it is the city's third most populous district.[2]
History and geography
The Weststadt is a planned community, divided into five neighbourhoods. Building of the district started in 1960–61.[3] Also located within the district is the Westpark, a large park and recreational area.[4]
Gallery
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Map of the Weststadt with its five neighbourhoods.
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Houses in the Weststadt
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Cultural centre
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Westpark
Politics
The district mayor Ulrich Römer is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
References
- ^ Stadtbezirke (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
- ^ Einwohnerzahlen nach Stadtbezirken (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
- ^ Braunschweig-Weststadt - größtes Wohnbauprojekt in unserer Region (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
- ^ Der Westpark (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
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