Westside as seen from the Rock of Gibraltar
Gibraltar Harbour, North Mole

36°08′35″N 5°21′17″W / 36.14306°N 5.35472°W / 36.14306; -5.35472 Westside is an area of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. It lies between the western slopes of the Rock of Gibraltar and the eastern shores of the Bay of Gibraltar. In 2012, it was inhabited by 26,572 people and contained 78.15% of the territory's population of 34,000.[1]

Geography

A network of narrow streets surround Main Street which runs north–south through the old town. Grand Casemates Square at the northern end of Main Street is the larger of the two main squares (the other being John Mackintosh Square). The Governor’s Residence is at the south end of Main Street.

Division

The area includes six of the seven Major Residential Areas, with the seven (Eastside) comprising less than 2% of the total population.

Population of Westside in 2001[2] and 2012[1]
Major Residential Area 2001 2012
North District 4,116 4,267
Reclamation Areas 9,599 13,356
Sandpits Area 2,207 2,053
South District 4,257 5,681
Town Area 3,588 3,264
Upper Town 2,805 2,457
Total 26,572 31,078

References

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