Bergedorf (quarter)

Bergedorf
Bergedorf Castle
Bergedorf Castle
Location of Bergedorf
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Bergedorf is located in Germany
Bergedorf
Bergedorf
Bergedorf is located in Hamburg
Bergedorf
Bergedorf
Coordinates: 53°29′00″N 10°13′00″E / 53.48333°N 10.21667°E / 53.48333; 10.21667
CountryGermany
StateHamburg
CityHamburg
BoroughBergedorf
Area
 • Total11.3 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[1]
 • Total37,573
 • Density3,300/km2 (8,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Dialling codes040
Vehicle registrationHH

Bergedorf (German: [ˈbɛʁɡədɔʁf] ) is a quarter in the borough of Hamburg in northern Germany. In 2020, the population was 36,160.

History

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The quarter was first mentioned in 1162. The today's quarter is the old city Bergedorf and located on the river Bille, a right tributary of the Elbe.

Geography

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Bergedorf, situated in the south-eastern side of Hamburg, borders with the quarters of Lohbrügge, Billwerder, Allermöhe, Curslack and Altengamme; and with the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg, in Schleswig-Holstein.

In 2006, the quarter Bergedorf has an area of 11.3 km2 (4 sq mi).

Politics

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These are the results of Bergedorf in the Hamburg state election:

State Election SPD Greens CDU Left AfD FDP Others
2020 39,2 % 22,8 % 10,3 % 09,0 % 06,7 % 04,3 % 07,7 %
2015 48,7 % 12,1 % 13,2 % 08,1 % 06,8 % 06,6 % 04,6 %
2011 50,0 % 11,1 % 20,0 % 06,8 % 05,2 % 06,0 %
2008 36,3 % 09,4 % 40,4 % 07,4 % 03,7 % 02,7 %
2004 34,0 % 11,3 % 44,4 % 02,6 % 07,8 %
2001 39,9 % 08,0 % 25,1 % 00,3 % 04,0 % 22,7 %
1997 39,0 % 13,9 % 27,6 % 00,5 % 02,7 % 16,3 %

Demographics

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In 2006 in the quarter Bergedorf were living 40,678 people. The population density was 3,587/km2 (9,290/sq mi). 19% were children under the age of 18, and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. 9.9% were immigrants. 2,479 people were registered as unemployed.[2] In 1999 there were 19,603 households and 38% of all households were made up of individuals.[3]

According to the Department of Motor Vehicles (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), in the quarter Bergedorf were 15.104 private cars registered (372 cars/1000 people).[2]

There were 8 elementary schools and 5 secondary schools in the quarter Bergedorf and 112 physicians in private practice and 12 pharmacies.[2]

Unlike the mere quarters of Hamburg, Bergedorf still has its own town hall in being.

Notable present or former residents

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bevölkerung in Hamburg am 31.12.2023 nach Stadtteilen". Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein. May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Residents registration office, source: statistical office Nord of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein (2006)
  3. ^ Source: statistical office Nord of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein (1999)
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