Himmelgeist

Map of Düsseldorf, showing Himmelgeist (in red) within Borough 9 (in pink)

Himmelgeist (German pronunciation: [ˈhɪml̩ˌɡaɪst]) is a quarter (Stadtteil) of Düsseldorf, part of Borough 9. It is an old village, which is dominated by agriculture until today. Himmelgeist lies by the river Rhine, neighbouring to Flehe and Itter. It has an area of 4.46 km2 (1.72 sq mi),[1] and 2,067 inhabitants (2020).[2]

It is a small suburb of Düsseldorf. Himguis was mentioned first time in a document of 904. Himmelgeist had many problems with the neighboring river Rhine throughout its history.

References

  1. ↑ "Stadtgebietsprofile - Stadtbezirke und Stadtteile 03 Geografie" (PDF). Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Stadtgebietsprofile - Stadtbezirke und Stadtteile 05 Bevölkerung" (PDF). Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
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