Weststadt (Braunschweig)

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Coordinates: 52°14′56″N10°29′10″E / 52.24889°N 10.48611°E / 52.24889; 10.48611 Coordinates: 52°14′56″N10°29′10″E / 52.24889°N 10.48611°E / 52.24889; 10.48611
Country Germany
State Lower Saxony
District urban district
City Braunschweig
Government
   Mayor Ulrich Römer (SPD)
Area
  Total6.793 km2 (2.623 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-12-31) [1]
  Total23,298
  Density3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
38120
Dialling codes 0531
Vehicle registration BS
Website Website

The Weststadt ("western city") is a Stadtbezirk (borough) in the western part of Braunschweig, Germany. [2] With a population of 23,298 (2020) it is the city's third most populous district.

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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.

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References

  1. "Einwohnerzahlen nach Stadtbezirken". Stadt Braunschweig. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. Stadtbezirke (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.