Broitzem

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Broitzem
Coordinates: 52°14′4″N10°28′51″E / 52.23444°N 10.48083°E / 52.23444; 10.48083 Coordinates: 52°14′4″N10°28′51″E / 52.23444°N 10.48083°E / 52.23444; 10.48083
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District urban district
City Braunschweig
Government
   Mayor Meike Rupp-Naujok (SPD)
Area
  Total3.700 km2 (1.429 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-12-31) [1]
  Total5,722
  Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
38122
Dialling codes 0531
Vehicle registration BS
Website Official Website

Broitzem is a Stadtbezirk (borough) in the south-western part of Braunschweig, Germany.

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History

The village of Broitzem was first mentioned in documents during the 12th century. Originally mostly a farming village, Broitzem became connected to the railway network via the Hildesheim–Brunswick railway during the 19th century and people increasingly started to commute into work in the city. By the early 20th century, the village had about 1000 inhabitants. [2] During the 20th century, new residential and commercial areas were developed in Broitzem, causing a growth of population. In 1974, the village, until then part of the disbanded rural district of Braunschweig, was incorporated into the city of Braunschweig and became a city district. [3]

Airfield

In 1916 a military airfield was established north of Broitzem. In 1929 the head office of the Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule was moved to Broitzem airfield, officially a flying school for commercial pilots and later a military training facility for the Luftwaffe. [4] The airfield was closed after the end of World War II. [5]

Politics

The district mayor Meike Rupp-Naujok is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. [6]

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References

  1. "Einwohnerzahlen nach Stadtbezirken". Stadt Braunschweig. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. Siedlungsentwicklung von 1179 bis heute (in German). Retrieved on October 7, 2012.
  3. Eingemeindungen 1934 bis 1974 (in German). Retrieved on October 7, 2012.
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  6. Stadtbezirksrat 223 Broitzem (in German) Archived April 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved on October 7, 2012.