Westside, Gibraltar

Westside
Locality of Gibraltar
Westside
Westside as seen from the Rock of Gibraltar.
The map of Gibraltar, including the Westside.
Coordinates: 36°08′35″N 5°21′17″W / 36.14306°N 5.35472°W / 36.14306; -5.35472
Country United Kingdom
Overseas territory Gibraltar
Major Residential Areas
  • North District
  • Reclamation Areas
  • Sandpits Area
  • South District
  • Town Area
  • Upper Town
Area
  Total
5.87 km2 (2.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
  Total
31,078
  Density5,300/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postcode
GX11 1AA

The 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 31,078 people and contained 98% of the territory's population of 34,000.