Westerpark (former borough)
Westerpark is a former borough (stadsdeel) just northwest of the centre of the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. As a borough it existed from 1990 till 2010, when it merged with the boroughs Oud-West, Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes to form the new borough Amsterdam-West.
Stadsdeel Westerpark | |
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neighborhood | |
Apartment blocks at Van Beuningenplein | |
Westerpark as part of Amsterdam | |
Coordinates: 52°23′08″N 4°52′25″E | |
Country | |
Province | North Holland |
Municipality (Gemeente) | Amsterdam |
Borough (Stadsdeel) | West |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Area code(s) | 020 |
Westerpark comprised the following neighborhoods and areas:
- Frederik Hendrikbuurt
- Houthaven (former harbour area)
- Spaarndammerbuurt
- Staatsliedenbuurt
- Waterwijk
- Zeeheldenbuurt
- Westerpark (neighborhood) proper including the Westerpark (park)
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