Westside, Gibraltar
Westside | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Westside as seen from the Rock of Gibraltar. | |
| Coordinates: 36°08′35″N 5°21′17″W / 36.14306°N 5.35472°WCoordinates: 36°08′35″N 5°21′17″W / 36.14306°N 5.35472°W | |
| Sovereign state |  United Kingdom |
| Overseas Territory |  Gibraltar |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 26,572 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postcode areas | GX11 1AA |
Westside is the largest city and de facto capital of Gibraltar. It lies between the western slopes of the Rock of Gibraltar and the eastern shores of the Bay of Gibraltar. In 2012 it was inhabited by 26,572 people and contained 78.15% of the territory's population of 34,000.[1]
Division[]
The city is divided into six Major Residential Areas: North District, Reclamation Areas, Sandpits, South District, Town Area, and Upper Town.[1]
Demographics[]
| Residential area | Population 2012[1] | Population 2001[2] |
|---|---|---|
| North District | 4,267 | 4,116 |
| Reclamation Areas | 13,356 | 9,599 |
| Sandpits | 2,053 | 2,207 |
| South District | 5,681 | 4,257 |
| Town Area | 3,264 | 3,588 |
| Upper Town | 2,457 | 2,805 |
Gibraltar Harbour, North Mole
References[]
Categories:
- Capitals of British Overseas Territories
- Areas of Gibraltar
- Capitals in Europe