Weststadt (Braunschweig)
Borough of Braunschweig in Lower Saxony, Germany From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Aerial view of Weststadt | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Weststadt within Braunschweig  | |
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| Coordinates: 52°14′56″N 10°29′10″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| District | urban district |
| City | Braunschweig |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ulrich Römer (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.793 km2 (2.623 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 23,298 |
| • Density | 3,400/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 |
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]
Migration and Population
Weststadt has the highest share of Migrants to Germans of all districts in Braunschweig in terms of percentage with 63.4% of the area's population having a migration background in 2023. (16,356)
These are the largest migrant groups in Weststadt:
Gallery
Map of the Weststadt with its five neighbourhoods.
Houses in the Weststadt
Cultural centre
Westpark
Politics
The district mayor Ulrich Römer is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
References
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