How many boroughs does Berlin have?
Q: How many boroughs does Berlin have?
A: Berlin is subdivided into 12 boroughs (Stadtteile/ Bezirke).
Q: What are the boroughs called in German?
A: The boroughs are called Bezirke in German.
Q: Do the boroughs have political rights like a town community?
A: Yes, the 12 boroughs have political rights like a town community.
Q: Is each borough a legal city?
A: No, the boroughs are not a legal city.
Q: When was the Berlin borough reform implemented?
A: The Berlin borough reform was implemented on January 1, 2001.
Q: What was the result of the Berlin borough reform?
A: The result of the Berlin borough reform was the cutting down of the number of boroughs from 23 to 12 by combining several of the old boroughs.
Q: Why was the Berlin borough reform done?
A: The Berlin borough reform was done in order to cut down administration costs.
