Weststadt (Braunschweig)
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]
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 Aerial view of Weststadt | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Weststadt within Braunschweig  | |
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| Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″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 |
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
Map of the Weststadt with its five neighbourhoods.
Houses in the Weststadt
Cultural centre
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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