Hamburg-Harburg
Encyclopedia
Harburg is a borough of the city of Hamburg
, Germany
and a quarter in this borough. The borough Harburg lies on the southern shores of the river Elbe
and covers parts of the port of Hamburg, residential and rural areas and some research institutes. In 2006 the population of the borough was 201,119.
Until 1937 Harburg belonged to the Prussia
n Province of Hanover
, where it was the capital of the district of Harburg
. In 1927 it was merged with the nearby city of Wilhelmsburg to form the city of Harburg-Wilhelmsburg
. Following the Greater Hamburg Act Harburg, together with other cities such as Altona
, was incorporated into the city of Hamburg. Despite its incorporation into Hamburg, Harburg continued to be the district capital of the Hanoverian district of Harburg
. In 1944, the district capital was transferred to Winsen upon Luhe
.
On January 1, 2007 the Ortsämter (Precincts) were dissolved and the organisation of all boroughs of Hamburg was restructured. In the borough Harburg to the former precinct Kerngebiet Harburg (central area) had belonged the quarters Eißendorf, Gut Moor, Harburg, Heimfeld, Langenbek, Marmstorf, Neuland, Rönneburg, Sinstorf and Wilstorf. The quarters Altenwerder
, Cranz
, Francop, Hausbruch, Moorburg, Neuenfelde
and Neugraben-Fischbek
belonged to the precinct Süderelbe (south of river Elbe).
On March 1, 2008 Harburg's quarter Wilhelmsburg was transferred to the borough Hamburg-Mitte due to a law of Hamburg.
Population by year
In 2006 there were 24,900 criminal offences in borough (124 crimes per 1000 people).
These numbers include the Harburg
quarter.
, the social-democratic SPD
, the ecologist Green Party
(GAL), the left-wing Die Linke
and liberal Free Democratic Party
(FDP). The voter participation were 54.6%.
) including 3 elementary schools and 4 secondary schools in the quarter Harburg.
The Hamburg University of Technology
has an international reputation for its engineering faculties.
The borough and the quarter are serviced by the rapid transit
system of the city train
with several stations. The Hamburg-Harburg railway station
is also a station for long-distance passenger trains for the German railway company
.
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), in the borough Harburg were 69,262 private cars registered (346 cars/1000 people).
Hamburg
-History:The first historic name for the city was, according to Claudius Ptolemy's reports, Treva.But the city takes its modern name, Hamburg, from the first permanent building on the site, a castle whose construction was ordered by the Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and a quarter in this borough. The borough Harburg lies on the southern shores of the river Elbe
Elbe
The Elbe is one of the major rivers of Central Europe. It rises in the Krkonoše Mountains of the northwestern Czech Republic before traversing much of Bohemia , then Germany and flowing into the North Sea at Cuxhaven, 110 km northwest of Hamburg...
and covers parts of the port of Hamburg, residential and rural areas and some research institutes. In 2006 the population of the borough was 201,119.
History
Main article: History of Harburg upon ElbeUntil 1937 Harburg belonged to the Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
n Province of Hanover
Province of Hanover
The Province of Hanover was a province of the Kingdom of Prussia and the Free State of Prussia from 1868 to 1946.During the Austro-Prussian War, the Kingdom of Hanover had attempted to maintain a neutral position, along with some other member states of the German Confederation...
, where it was the capital of the district of Harburg
Harburg
Harburg is a district in Lower Saxony, Germany. It takes its name from the town of Harburg upon Elbe, which used to be the capital of the district but is now part of Hamburg...
. In 1927 it was merged with the nearby city of Wilhelmsburg to form the city of Harburg-Wilhelmsburg
Harburg-Wilhelmsburg
Harburg-Wilhelmsburg was a city in the Prussian Province of Hanover briefly in existence from 1927 and 1937, resulting from the merger of the cities of Harburg and Wilhelmsburg. In 1937, Harburg-Wilhelmsburg, along with the cities from the Prussian Province of Schleswig-Holstein, Altona and...
. Following the Greater Hamburg Act Harburg, together with other cities such as Altona
Altona, Hamburg
Altona is the westernmost urban borough of the German city state of Hamburg, on the right bank of the Elbe river. From 1640 to 1864 Altona was under the administration of the Danish monarchy. Altona was an independent city until 1937...
, was incorporated into the city of Hamburg. Despite its incorporation into Hamburg, Harburg continued to be the district capital of the Hanoverian district of Harburg
Harburg
Harburg is a district in Lower Saxony, Germany. It takes its name from the town of Harburg upon Elbe, which used to be the capital of the district but is now part of Hamburg...
. In 1944, the district capital was transferred to Winsen upon Luhe
Winsen (Luhe)
Winsen is the capital of the district of Harburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the small river Luhe, near its confluence with the Elbe, approx. 25 km southeast of Hamburg, and 20 km northwest of Lüneburg....
.
On January 1, 2007 the Ortsämter (Precincts) were dissolved and the organisation of all boroughs of Hamburg was restructured. In the borough Harburg to the former precinct Kerngebiet Harburg (central area) had belonged the quarters Eißendorf, Gut Moor, Harburg, Heimfeld, Langenbek, Marmstorf, Neuland, Rönneburg, Sinstorf and Wilstorf. The quarters Altenwerder
Altenwerder
Altenwerder is a quarter in the Harburg borough of the Free and Hanseatic city of Hamburg in northern Germany. In the 1970s the city of Hamburg announced the formal dispossession of all property to build the Container Terminal Altenwerder. The terminal started its operation in 2003. Altenwerder is...
, Cranz
Cranz, Hamburg
Cranz is a quarter in the Harburg borough of Hamburg, Germany. It is on the left bank of the Elbe river and one of the 105 quarters of Hamburg. In 2006 the population was 857.-History:Cranz belonged to the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen...
, Francop, Hausbruch, Moorburg, Neuenfelde
Neuenfelde
Neuenfelde is a rural quarter located in the borough Harburg of Hamburg, Germany near the Lower Saxony border. The quarter is well known for its quality of fruit and unique houses, many of which prove to be popular attractions for tourists passing through, it belongs to the Altes Land region and is...
and Neugraben-Fischbek
Neugraben-Fischbek
Neugraben-Fischbek is a quarter of Hamburg, Germany belongs to the borough Harburg. The quarter consists of the old settlements Neugraben and Fischbek, and the more recently constructed area Neuwiedenthal.-History:-History of Fischbek:...
belonged to the precinct Süderelbe (south of river Elbe).
On March 1, 2008 Harburg's quarter Wilhelmsburg was transferred to the borough Hamburg-Mitte due to a law of Hamburg.
Geography
In 2006 according to the statistical office of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, the borough Harburg has a total area of 160.6 km² and the quarter Harburg has an area of 3.9 km².Administrative divisions
Like the other boroughs of Hamburg, Harburg is divided into quarters. They are:- AltenwerderAltenwerderAltenwerder is a quarter in the Harburg borough of the Free and Hanseatic city of Hamburg in northern Germany. In the 1970s the city of Hamburg announced the formal dispossession of all property to build the Container Terminal Altenwerder. The terminal started its operation in 2003. Altenwerder is...
- CranzCranz, HamburgCranz is a quarter in the Harburg borough of Hamburg, Germany. It is on the left bank of the Elbe river and one of the 105 quarters of Hamburg. In 2006 the population was 857.-History:Cranz belonged to the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen...
- EißendorfEisendorfEisendorf is a municipality in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany....
- FrancopFrancopFrancop is a quarter in the Harburg borough of the Free and Hanseatic city of Hamburg in northern Germany. In 2008 the population was 643.-Geography:...
- Gut Moor
- HarburgHarburg (quarter)General-External links:...
- Hausbruch
- Heimfeld
- Langenbek
- Marmstorf
- Moorburg
- NeuenfeldeNeuenfeldeNeuenfelde is a rural quarter located in the borough Harburg of Hamburg, Germany near the Lower Saxony border. The quarter is well known for its quality of fruit and unique houses, many of which prove to be popular attractions for tourists passing through, it belongs to the Altes Land region and is...
- Neugraben-FischbekNeugraben-FischbekNeugraben-Fischbek is a quarter of Hamburg, Germany belongs to the borough Harburg. The quarter consists of the old settlements Neugraben and Fischbek, and the more recently constructed area Neuwiedenthal.-History:-History of Fischbek:...
- Neuland
- RönneburgRonneburgRonneburg may refer to:*Ronneburg, Hesse, a town in Germany*Ronneburg, Thuringia, a town in Germany*Rauna Castle, a former residence of the Archbishop of Riga in modern Latvia...
- Sinstorf
- Wilstorf
Demographics
In 2006 in the borough were living 201,119 people. The population density was 1,253 people per km². 18.9% were children under the age of 18, and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. 20.1% were resident aliens. 12,785 people were registered as unemployed. In 1999 there were 94,273 households out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 40% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.11.Population by year
| 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
| 182,512 | 183,710 | 187,244 | 190,623 | 192,546 | 195,423 | 196,541 | 196,931 | 197,535 | 197,710 | 197,383 | 195,873 | 195,830 |
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| 196,263 | 198,400 | 198,924 | 199,715 | 200,092 | 200,322 | 201,119 |
In 2006 there were 24,900 criminal offences in borough (124 crimes per 1000 people).
These numbers include the Harburg
Harburg (quarter)
General-External links:...
quarter.
Diet of the borough
Simultaneously with elections to the state parliament (Bürgerschaft), the Bezirksversammlung is elected as representatives of the citizens. It consists of 51 representatives. See also: Boroughs of HamburgElections
Elections were held in Hamburg on 24 February 2008. The five parties having more than 5 percent in recent polls (minimum to qualify) are the conservative CDUChristian Democratic Union (Germany)
The Christian Democratic Union of Germany is a Christian democratic and conservative political party in Germany. It is regarded as on the centre-right of the German political spectrum...
, the social-democratic SPD
Social Democratic Party of Germany
The Social Democratic Party of Germany is a social-democratic political party in Germany...
, the ecologist Green Party
Alliance '90/The Greens
Alliance '90/The Greens is a green political party in Germany, formed from the merger of the German Green Party and Alliance 90 in 1993. Its leaders are Claudia Roth and Cem Özdemir...
(GAL), the left-wing Die Linke
The Left (Germany)
The Left , also commonly referred to as the Left Party , is a democratic socialist political party in Germany. The Left is the most left-wing party of the five represented in the Bundestag....
and liberal Free Democratic Party
Free Democratic Party (Germany)
The Free Democratic Party , abbreviated to FDP, is a centre-right classical liberal political party in Germany. It is led by Philipp Rösler and currently serves as the junior coalition partner to the Union in the German federal government...
(FDP). The voter participation were 54.6%.
| Party | Percent | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| CDU | 40 | 21 |
| SPD | 35.8 | 18 |
| GAL | 10.1 | 5 |
| Die Linke | 8.1 | 4 |
| FDP | 6 | 3 |
Education
The borough has 32 elementary schools and 26 secondary schools (e.g. Friedrich-Ebert-GymnasiumFriedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium
The Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium is a German high school in the Harburg borough of Hamburg, Germany, that is known to exist since 1628...
) including 3 elementary schools and 4 secondary schools in the quarter Harburg.
The Hamburg University of Technology
TUHH
The Hamburg University of Technology is one of the youngest universities in Germany as well as among those who have achieved popularity in a short time....
has an international reputation for its engineering faculties.
Transportation
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
system of the city train
Hamburg S-Bahn
The Hamburg S-Bahn is a railway network for public rapid mass transit in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. Together the S-Bahn, the Hamburg U-Bahn, the AKN railway and the regional railway form the backbone of railway public transport in the city and the surrounding area...
with several stations. The Hamburg-Harburg railway station
Hamburg-Harburg railway station
Hamburg-Harburg or Harburg is one of the four major Hamburg main line railway stations. It is on the main lines to Hanover and Bremen and the Harburg S-Bahn line. It is situated in the quarter Harburg in the Harburg borough in the city of Hamburg, Germany...
is also a station for long-distance passenger trains for the German railway company
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn AG is the German national railway company, a private joint stock company . Headquartered in Berlin, it came into existence in 1994 as the successor to the former state railways of Germany, the Deutsche Bundesbahn of West Germany and the Deutsche Reichsbahn of East Germany...
.
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), in the borough Harburg were 69,262 private cars registered (346 cars/1000 people).