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[[File:Gibraltar Harbour 03.jpg|thumb|Westside as seen from the [[Rock of Gibraltar]]]] |
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[[File:Westside for The Rock.jpg|thumb|Gibraltar Harbour, North Mole]] |
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{{Coord|36|08|35|N|5|21|17|W|region:GI|display=title}} |
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'''Westside''' is an area of the [[British Overseas Territories|British overseas territory]] 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 [[demographics of Gibraltar|territory's population]] of 34,000.<ref name=CEN2012/> |
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'''Westside''' is the largest city{{fact}} and ''de facto'' capital{{fact}} 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 [[demographics of Gibraltar|territory's population]] of 34,000.<ref name=CEN2012/> |
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== Division == |
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The city is divided into six [[Gibraltar Major Residential Areas|Major Residential Areas]]. They are: North District, the Reclamation Areas, Sandpits Area, South District, Town Area, and Upper Town.<ref name=CEN2012/> |
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== Geography == |
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{{see also|Streets in Gibraltar}} |
{{see also|Streets in Gibraltar}} |
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A network of narrow streets surround [[Main Street, Gibraltar|Main Street]] which runs north–south through the old town. [[Grand Casemates Square]] at the northern end of Main Street is the larger of the two main squares |
A network of narrow streets surround [[Main Street, Gibraltar|Main Street]] which runs north–south through the old town. [[Grand Casemates Square]] at the northern end of Main Street is the larger of the two main squares (the other being [[John Mackintosh Square]]). The [[The Convent, Gibraltar|Governor’s Residence]] is at the south end of Main Street. |
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== Division == |
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The area includes six of the seven [[Gibraltar Major Residential Areas|Major Residential Areas]], with the seven (Eastside) comprising less than 2% of the total population. |
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== Demographics == |
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|+ Population of Westside in 2001<ref name=CEN>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131223122815/https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/images/stories/PDF/statistics/Census/census_of_gibraltar_2001.pdf Census of Gibraltar 2001.]</ref> and 2012<ref name=CEN2012>[https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/new/sites/default/files/HMGoG_Documents/Full%20Census%20Report%202012%20FINAL.pdf Census of Gibraltar 2012.]</ref> |
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! Major Residential Area |
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! 2012 |
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| North District |
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| 4,116 |
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| 4,267 |
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| Reclamation Areas |
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| 9,599 |
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| 13,356 |
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| Sandpits Area |
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| 2,207 |
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| 2,053 |
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| South District |
| South District |
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| 4,257 |
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| 5,681 |
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| Town Area |
| Town Area |
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| 3,588 |
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| 3,264 |
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| Upper Town |
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| 2,805 |
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| 2,457 |
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! Total |
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| 26,572 |
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| 31,078 |
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[[File:Westside for The Rock.jpg|thumb|Gibraltar Harbour, North Mole]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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[[Category:Capitals of British Overseas Territories]] |
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[[Category:Areas of Gibraltar]] |
[[Category:Areas of Gibraltar]] |
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[[Category:Capitals in Europe]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 6 September 2023
36°08′35″N 5°21′17″W / 36.14306°N 5.35472°W Westside is an area of the British overseas territory 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]
Geography
[edit]A network of narrow streets surround Main Street which runs north–south through the old town. Grand Casemates Square at the northern end of Main Street is the larger of the two main squares (the other being John Mackintosh Square). The Governor’s Residence is at the south end of Main Street.
Division
[edit]The area includes six of the seven Major Residential Areas, with the seven (Eastside) comprising less than 2% of the total population.
| Major Residential Area | 2001 | 2012 |
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| North District | 4,116 | 4,267 |
| Reclamation Areas | 9,599 | 13,356 |
| Sandpits Area | 2,207 | 2,053 |
| South District | 4,257 | 5,681 |
| Town Area | 3,588 | 3,264 |
| Upper Town | 2,805 | 2,457 |
| Total | 26,572 | 31,078 |