Wittenberg district profile
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Municipal statistics
The district in figures
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- Population: 4,176 in 2019, on an area of 351.41 ha ≙ 11.88 inhabitants / ha
- Population: 4,348 in 2016, on an area of 351.41 ha ≙ 12.37 inhabitants/ha
- Population: 4,309 in 2013, on an area of 351.41 ha ≙ 12.26 inhabitants / ha
Residents with primary residence from the municipal register, reporting date 31 December. The area is the 2019 statistical district area and is used as a fixed denominator for all three density calculations; older district boundaries may differ. Municipal report 2013/2014, table 1, p. 7 (2013) · Statistical Yearbook 2019, p. 12 (area), p. 19 (2016 and 2019).
Historic district figures from the city register. The latest district year available here is 2019.
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Stories of the district
The Schlossvorstadt is an important district in the west of the historic old town of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. It extends between Wittenberg Castle and today's Lindenfeld district and forms a central administrative and service location.
In addition to administrative buildings, residential buildings, green spaces and public squares also characterize the cityscape. The square structure plays a central role in the quality of stay and urban identity of the district.
The Schlossvorstadt is a historically grown district with an eventful past. During the wars of liberation against Napoleon, the district was burned down by the Prussian army. A central memorial to these events is the Youth Square, which is now used as a sports field.
Today, the Schlossvorstadt is an important administrative and service center with good connections to the old town as well as to newer residential and commercial areas. Urban developments aim to preserve historical buildings while integrating modern infrastructure.