Amsterdam-West
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| Stadsdeel West | |
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| Borough of Amsterdam | |
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| Coordinates: 52°22′30″N 4°52′00″E / 52.37500°N 4.86667°ECoordinates: 52°22′30″N 4°52′00″E / 52.37500°N 4.86667°E | |
| Country |
 Netherlands |
| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Amsterdam |
| Borough | West |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Website | http://www.west.amsterdam.nl |
Amsterdam-West (Gemeente Amsterdam, Stadsdeel West) is a stadsdeel (borough) of Amsterdam, Netherlands, to the west of the centre of the city. This borough was formed in 2010 through the merging of four former boroughs Oud West, Westerpark, De Baarsjes and Bos en Lommer. This part of Amsterdam was built roughly between the end of the 19th century and 1960. West is the most densely populated borough of Amsterdam.
Neighborhoods
Amsterdam-West comprises the following neighborhoods and areas:
in the former borough Westerpark:
- Frederik Hendrikbuurt
- Houthaven (former harbour area)
- Spaarndammerbuurt
- Staatsliedenbuurt
- Waterwijk
- Zeeheldenbuurt
- Westerpark (park)
in Oud-West:
in De Baarsjes:
in the former borough Bos en Lommer:
- Bos en Lommer
- Kolenkitbuurt
- Landlust
- Sloterdijk (village)
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