# Neustadt-Magdeburg

> former municipality, since 1886 part of Magdeburg, Germany

**Wikidata**: [Q24288527](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24288527)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/neustadt-magdeburg

## Summary
Neustadt-Magdeburg is a former municipality and historical city that is currently a distinct locality (Ortsteil) within the city of Magdeburg, Germany. Incorporated into Magdeburg in 1886, it is situated geographically at the coordinates 52.148443°N 11.641095°E. The area is structurally divided into two specific sub-districts: Alte Neustadt and Neue Neustadt.

## Key Facts
- **Current Status:** A district (Ortsteil) and former municipality located within Magdeburg, Germany.
- **Incorporation Date:** Integrated into the city of Magdeburg in 1886.
- **Historical Classification:** Previously classified as a city (a large human settlement) prior to its incorporation.
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 52.148443, Longitude 11.641095.
- **Component Districts:** Comprises the areas of Alte Neustadt and Neue Neustadt.
- **Country:** Germany.
- **Alternate Names:** Also known as "Neustadt bei Magdeburg."
- **GND ID:** 5189347-2.
- **VIAF ID:** 141567489.
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39PBJmTpbyWgt8C4CM3mmyBP.
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11by_gsg09.

## FAQs
**When was Neustadt-Magdeburg incorporated into Magdeburg?**
Neustadt-Magdeburg was incorporated into the city of Magdeburg in the year 1886. Prior to this date, it functioned as an independent municipality and city.

**What are the subdivisions of Neustadt-Magdeburg?**
The locality is divided into two distinct parts: Alte Neustadt and Neue Neustadt. These areas collectively form the former municipality.

**Where is Neustadt-Magdeburg located?**
The entity is located in Germany, specifically as a part of the city of Magdeburg. Its precise geographic coordinates are 52.148443 latitude and 11.641095 longitude.

## Why It Matters
Neustadt-Magdeburg serves as a specific example of late 19th-century urban consolidation in Germany. Its transition from an independent "city"—defined as a large human settlement—to a district of Magdeburg in 1886 reflects the historical expansion patterns of major German metropolitan areas during that era. The preservation of its distinct identity through the "Alte Neustadt" and "Neue Neustadt" subdivisions allows for granular geographic and historical analysis within the modern city of Magdeburg.

## Notable For
- **Historical Urban Consolidation:** Distinct for its specific incorporation date of 1886, marking the end of its status as an independent city.
- **Nomenclature:** Noted for the specific naming convention distinguishing between "Alte Neustadt" (Old New City) and "Neue Neustadt" (New New City).
- **Administrative Heritage:** Maintains a unique administrative history separate from the core of Magdeburg, evidenced by the existence of a specific magistrate seal (Siegelmarke).

## Body

### Geography and Location
Neustadt-Magdeburg is situated in Germany, falling within the administrative boundaries of the city of Magdeburg. The geographic center of this former municipality is defined by the coordinates 52.148443 latitude and 11.641095 longitude.

### Administrative History and Classification
The entity is defined by its evolution in administrative status. Historically, it functioned as a **city**—classified as a large human settlement—and a **former municipality**. This independent status ceased in **1886**, at which point it became a part of Magdeburg. In the present day, it is classified as an **Ortsteil** (a district or part of a town).

### Constituent Parts
The area of Neustadt-Magdeburg is not a monolithic entity but is composed of two recognized sub-districts:
- **Alte Neustadt**
- **Neue Neustadt**

### Heraldry and Iconography
An historical artifact associated with the entity is the **Siegelmarke des Magistrats von Neustadt-Magdeburg** (Seal of the Magistrate of Neustadt-Magdeburg). An image of this seal is archived and serves as a visual record of the municipality's former administrative independence.

### Database and Library Identifiers
Neustadt-Magdeburg is indexed in multiple international knowledge bases and library systems, reflecting its status as a recognized geographic and historical entity.
- **GND ID:** 5189347-2
- **VIAF ID:** 141567489
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39PBJmTpbyWgt8C4CM3mmyBP (referenced as of 2024-06-05).
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11by_gsg09
- **Wikimedia Commons:** Contains media regarding the magistrate's seal.
- **Wikipedia:** The entity has a sitelink count of 1, corresponding to its entry in the German Wikipedia (de).