Ortsteil
Ortsteil is a German term for a local part or subdivision of a municipality or city. It designates a recognized area within a larger community, often corresponding to a village or neighborhood with its own local identity. The concept is common in German-speaking countries and can also be found in Austrian administrative practice.
In many German states, municipalities are subdivided into Ortsteile for administrative, statistical, and planning purposes. The
Ortsteile are distinct from other terms such as Stadtteil, which typically refers to a city district within
The use of Ortsteil helps capture geographical and cultural variation within a municipality, supports regional planning