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]

Weststadt
Aerial view of Weststadt
Coat of arms
Location of Weststadt within Braunschweig
Weststadt
Weststadt
Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″E
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
Districturban district
CityBraunschweig
Government
  MayorUlrich Römer (SPD)
Area
  Total6.793 km2 (2.623 sq mi)
Population
 (2016-12-31)
  Total23,677
  Density3,500/km2 (9,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
38120
Dialling codes0531
Vehicle registrationBS
WebsiteWebsite

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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