Weststadt (Braunschweig)

Weststadt
Stadtbezirk of Braunschweig
Aerial view of Weststadt

Coat of arms
Weststadt
Location of Weststadt within Braunschweig
Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″E / 52.24889°N 10.48611°E / 52.24889; 10.48611Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″E / 52.24889°N 10.48611°E / 52.24889; 10.48611
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District Braunschweig 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 CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
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]

Politics

The district mayor Ulrich Römer is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

References

  1. ↑ Stadtbezirke (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
  2. ↑ Einwohnerzahlen nach Stadtbezirken (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
  3. ↑ Braunschweig-Weststadt - größtes Wohnbauprojekt in unserer Region (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
  4. ↑ Der Westpark (in German). Retrieved on 1 September 2017.
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