Altendorf, Essen

Aerial view of Altendorf, Essen, in 2009

Altendorf (lit. old village) is a northwestern borough of the city of Essen, Germany. It was incorporated into the city on 1 August 1901. Before it had been part of the Bürgermeisterei Altendorf (Altendorf district), which existed since 1874. Altendorf consisted of two parts, Oberdorf (upper village) and Unterdorf (lower village). [1] Around 22.000 people live here.

Geography

Altendorf borders the boroughs of Nordviertel and Westviertel to the east, Frohnhausen to the south, Schönebeck in the west and Bochold in the north.

Sources

  1. Altendorf, Essen.de

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