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.

Weststadt
Borough of Braunschweig
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]

Gallery

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  Map of the Weststadt with its five neighbourhoods.
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  Houses in the Weststadt
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  Cultural centre
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  Westpark

Politics

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

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