Altona-Altstadt

Summary

Altona-Altstadt is a quarter in Hamburg (Germany) that belongs to the Altona borough. The quarter's boundaries are congruent with the historic center of what has been the city of Altona until 1937.

Altona-Altstadt
Virchowstraße
Virchowstraße
Location of Altona-Altstadt
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Altona-Altstadt
Altona-Altstadt
Altona-Altstadt is located in Hamburg
Altona-Altstadt
Altona-Altstadt
Coordinates: 53°32′56″N 9°56′52″E / 53.54889°N 9.94778°E / 53.54889; 9.94778
CountryGermany
StateHamburg
CityHamburg
BoroughAltona
Area
 • Total2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2020-12-31)[1]
 • Total29,455
 • Density11,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Dialling codes040
Vehicle registrationHH

History edit

Altona was founded in 1535 and became a city in 1664. In 1713, it was burned down by Swedish troops. In 1937, it became part of the city of Hamburg.

Geography edit

Altona-Altstadt is located between the quarters of Ottensen, Altona-Nord, Sternschanze and St. Pauli. In the south, it borders with the Elbe river.

Politics edit

These are the results of Altona-Altstadt in the Hamburg state election:

Election Greens SPD Left CDU AfD FDP Others
2020 34,0 % 25,0 % 24,2 % 03,6 % 02,7 % 02,1 % 08,4 %
2015 22,3 % 35,2 % 23,8 % 05,0 % 03,0 % 03,2 % 07,5 %
2011 17,7 % 46,6 % 16,5 % 07,1 % 02,4 % 09,7 %
2008 17,5 % 41,1 % 13,7 % 21,4 % 02,9 % 03,4 %
2004 26,3 % 34,4 % 26,5 % 01,7 % 11,1 %

References edit

  1. ^ "Bevölkerung in Hamburg am 31.12.2020" (PDF). Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein. 23 April 2021.