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Kreuzberg | |
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Location of Kreuzberg in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Berlin  | |
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| Coordinates: 52°29′15″N 13°23′00″E / 52.48750°N 13.38333°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Berlin |
| City | Berlin |
| Borough | Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Subdivisions | 2 zones |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 152,216 |
| • Density | 15,000/km2 (38,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 10961, 10963, 10965, 10967, 10997, 10999, 10969 |
| Vehicle registration | B |
Kreuzberg (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁɔʏtsbɛʁk] ⓘ) is a district of Berlin, Germany. It is part of the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough located south of Mitte.[2] During the Cold War era, it was one of the poorest areas of West Berlin, but since German reunification in 1990, it has undergone significant gentrification and is now known for its vibrant arts scene.[3][4][5]
The borough is known for its large percentage of immigrants and descendants of immigrants, many of whom are of Turkish ancestry. This influx began in the 1960s and 1970s when West Germany invited 'Gastarbeiter' (guest workers) from various countries, including Turkey, Italy, Greece, and Yugoslavia, to address labour shortages and aid in post-war reconstruction. As of 2006, 31.6% of Kreuzberg's inhabitants did not have German citizenship.[6] Kreuzberg is known for its diverse cultural life and experimental alternative lifestyles,[7] making it an attractive area for many. However, some parts of the district are still characterised by higher levels of unemployment.
- ^ "Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner im Land Berlin am 31. Dezember 2023". Amt für Statistik Berlin-Brandenburg. February 2024.
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- ^ "Kreuzberg". Archived from the original on 6 February 2008.
- ^ "Berlin's culture club". CNN. 30 June 2007.
- ^ "Kreuzbergs Retter : Textarchiv : Berliner Zeitung Archiv". Archived from the original on 3 May 2009.
- ^ "Verband Berlin-Brandenburgischer Wohnungsunternehmen e.V". Web1.bbu.de. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg". www.visitberlin.de. Retrieved 27 November 2019.