Altona-Altstadt
Altona-Altstadt | |
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Quarter of Hamburg | |
Altona-Altstadt | |
Coordinates: 53°32′56″N 9°56′52″E / 53.54889°N 9.94778°ECoordinates: 53°32′56″N 9°56′52″E / 53.54889°N 9.94778°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Hamburg |
City | Hamburg |
Borough | Altona, Hamburg |
Area | |
• Total | 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi) |
Population (31-12-2014) | |
• Total | 28,788 |
• Density | 10,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Dialling codes | 040 |
Vehicle registration | HH |
Altona-Altstadt is a quarter in Hamburg (Germany). Altona-Altstadt belongs to the Altona borough. The quarter's boundaries are congurent with the historic center of what has been the city of Altona until 1938.
History
Altona was founded in 1535 and became a city in 1664. In 1713 it was burned down by Swedish troops. In 1938 it became part of the city of Hamburg.
Geography
Altona-Altstadt is located between the quarters of Ottensen, Altona-Nord, Sternschanze, and St. Pauli. In the south it borders with the Elbe river.
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