Westside, Gibraltar

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]

This article is about the city in Gibraltar. For other uses, see Westside (disambiguation).
Westside
City
Westside
Westside as seen from the Rock of Gibraltar.
Coordinates: 36°08′35″N 5°21′17″W
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Overseas Territory Gibraltar
Population
 (2012)
 • Total26,572
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postcode areas
GX11 1AA

Division

The city is divided into six Major Residential Areas. They are: North District, the Reclamation Areas, Sandpits Area, South District, Town Area, and Upper Town.[1]

Geography
See also: Streets in Gibraltar

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 within the city centre (the other being John Mackintosh Square). The Governor’s Residence is at the south end of Main Street.

Demographics
Major Residential AreaPopulation 2012[1]Population 2001[2]
North District4,2674,116
Reclamation Areas13,3569,599
Sandpits Area2,0532,207
South District5,6814,257
Town Area3,2643,588
Upper Town2,4572,805
Gibraltar Harbour, North Mole

References
  1. Census of Gibraltar 2012.
  2. Census of Gibraltar 2001.
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