Wrzeszcz Górny

Wrzeszcz Górny (translated Higher Wrzeszcz) is an administrative district (dzielnica administracyjna) of the city of Gdańsk, Poland. It was created in 2010 by division of the district Wrzeszcz (German: Langfuhr) in two districts.

Wrzeszcz Górny
Gdańsk District
Wrzeszcz Górny
Location of Wrzeszcz Górny within Gdańsk
Coordinates: 54°22′30″N 18°35′44″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipPomeranian
County/CityGdańsk
Notable landmarksGóra Strzyska
Area
  Total6.42 km2 (2.48 sq mi)
Elevation
105 m (344 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
  Total22,118
  Density3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code(s)+48 58

History

In October 2010, some administrative districts of Gdańsk with a population of more than 50,000 had been divided in smaller districts. Wrzeszcz has been divided in Wrzeszcz Dolny and Wrzeszcz Górny.

Location

The district is the south-western and older part of Wrzeszcz. The division was made along the railway line. Góra Strzyska (German: Strießberg) with 105 meters is the highest elevation of Wrzeszcz Górny.

From the north, the district is bordered by the districts of Strzyża, Zaspa-Młyniec and Wrzeszcz Dolny, from the east by Wrzeszcz Dolny and Aniołki, from the south by Suchanino and Piecki-Migowo and from the west by Brętowo and VII Dwór.

Points of interest

Grunwald alley and Manhattan Shopping Centre

References

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