Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Wilhelmsburg is a quarter of Hamburg, Germany, situated on several islands between the branches of the Elbe river. Established in 1642 by George William, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, it was later annexed to Hamburg in 1937 as part of the Greater Hamburg Act. The area is known for its industrial port facilities and its complex history involving both Prussian administration and modern urban development.
Statistics
Area
35.30 km²
Population
Not available