ZUID DISTRICT The Zuid District consists of a large area with many differences. From the quiet and green Buitenveldert, or the lively Pijp, to the impressive Zuidas. The district has more than 146,000 inhabitants, making it the second largest district in Amsterdam. The daily management is part of the general management of Zuid and consists of three people. The members of the executive committee are appointed by the City Council. They perform duties and exercise powers on behalf of the City Council. The following members have been appointed for the 2018-2022 period: n Sebastiaan Capel (D66, Chairman) n Flora Breemer (PvdA) n Rocco Piers (Groen Links) Contact: Postbus 74019, 1070 BA Amsterdam Bestuurssecretariaat.SDZ@amsterdam.nl Spokesperson for the Zuid District: The spokesperson can only be contacted by the media. Martin Schutrups, 06 - 3418 4651, m.schutrups@amsterdam.nl Key Figures The Zuid district has relatively few young people up to the age of 19 (15%), compared to the rest of Amsterdam. But the Zuid District does have more young adult residents than average: 28% of the residents of Zuid are between 20 and 34 years old. Almost 14% of its residents are over 65 years old. In Zuid, more than 60% of the inhabitants are of native Dutch descent, which is higher than the urban average of 51%. The other 40% are foreign nationals. The Zuid District has the highest average disposable income in Amsterdam, but not all neighbourhoods in Zuid are equally ‘rich’: the differences between the neighbourhoods are significant. Both in terms of income and education. The academic level of the Zuid District is above average compared to the rest of Amsterdam. At least 30.4% have a higher vocational level or higher (18.4% in Amsterdam). And 45.4% have a secondary vocational level or lower, compared to 60.9% in Amsterdam. And with an unemployment percentage of 5.6%, the Zuid District has the lowest unemployment rate after the Centrum District (5.2%). Contact details for the Zuid District Telephone 14 020 From abroad or via Skype: +31 20 624 1111 email: staddeel.sdz@amsterdam.nl internet: www.amsterdam.nl Postal address: Postbus 74019, 1070 BA Amsterdam Business address: President Kennedylaan 923, 1079 MZ Amsterdam Wijkgids Zuidas 2021
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