Westside, Gibraltar
Westside | |
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 Westside as seen from the Rock of Gibraltar. | |
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| Coordinates: 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+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (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. They are: North District, Reclamation Areas, Sandpits, South District, Town Area, and Upper Town.[1]
Demographics
| Major Residential Area | Population 2012[1] | Population 2001[2] |
|---|---|---|
| North District | 4,267 | 4,116 |
| Reclamation Areas | 13,356 | 9,599 |
| Sandpits Area | 2,053 | 2,207 |
| South District | 5,681 | 4,257 |
| Town Area | 3,264 | 3,588 |
| Upper Town | 2,457 | 2,805 |
