Altona-Altstadt
Altona-Altstadt is a quarter in Hamburg (Germany). Altona-Altstadt belongs to the Altona borough. The quarter's boundaries are congruent with the historic center of what has been the city of Altona until 1937.
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Location of Altona-Altstadt 
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| Coordinates: 53°32′56″N 9°56′52″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Hamburg |
| City | Hamburg |
| Borough | Altona, Hamburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi) |
| Population (31-12-2016) | |
| • Total | 29,034 |
| • Density | 10,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Dialling codes | 040 |
| Vehicle registration | HH |
History
Altona was founded in 1535 and became a city in 1664. In 1713 it was burned down by Swedish troops. In 1937 it became part of the city of Hamburg.
Geography
Altona-Altstadt is located between the quarters of Ottensen, Altona-Nord, Sternschanze, and St. Pauli. In the south it borders with the Elbe river.
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