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Weststadt (Braunschweig)

Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″E / 52.24889°N 10.48611°E / 52.24889; 10.48611
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Weststadt
Aerial view of Weststadt
Aerial view of Weststadt
Coat of arms of Weststadt
Location of Weststadt within Braunschweig
Weststadt is located in Germany
Weststadt
Weststadt
Weststadt is located in Lower Saxony
Weststadt
Weststadt
Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″E / 52.24889°N 10.48611°E / 52.24889; 10.48611
CountryGermany
StateLower Saxony
Districturban district
CityBraunschweig
Government
 • MayorUlrich 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 zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
38120
Dialling codes0531
Vehicle registrationBS
WebsiteWebsite

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.

History and geography

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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]

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Politics

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

References

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  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.