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Below is a map of the 76 cities in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Also shown is the one city in a UK Crown Dependency, Douglas in the Isle of Man. (For cities in UK Overseas Territories, see below.)
This is an alphabetically ordered list of cities and towns in the United Kingdom, arranged by constituent unit (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) and by administrative unit (unitary authority, county, and district).
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This is a List of cities in the United Kingdom. This list includes all places with city status.
City [1]Year Granted Or ConfirmedCathedral (pre-1889)City CouncilAberdeen 32 ( Scots: Aiberdeen) ( ...1891 31 ( Burgh: 1179)St Machar's CathedralLocal government districtArmagh 11 ( Irish: Ard Mhacha) ( ...1994not applicableNone. Represented on Armagh City, ...1090People also ask
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- London - 9,304,000
- Manchester - 2,730,000
- Birmingham (West Midlands) - 2,607,000
- West Yorkshire - 1,889,000
- Glasgow - 1,673,000
- Southampton/Portsmouth (South Hampshire) - 928,000
- Liverpool - 902,000
- Newcastle Upon Tyne - 809,000
- Nottingham - 788,000
- Sheffield - 730,000
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London (baby!) is far and away the largest population center in the United Kingdom. It is the country's capital (one of the world's oldest), economic center, most prominent transportation hub, home of the British monarchy, and the place to be for everything related to culture and tourism. Located in Southeastern England, along the River Thames, Lon...
Manchester is located in the Central region of the United Kingdom (Northwestern England), about two hours from London by train (the go-to mode of transportation in these parts). Manchester is regarded as the "birthplace of the industrial revolution." It is also revered for its more recent identities as a place for music (home of Oasis and Joy Divis...
Roughly equidistant between London and Manchester, in Central England, is the West Midlands city of Birmingham. "The city of a thousand trades" serves as the administrative center, as well as the cultural and entertainment hub for this metropolitan county, which also includes the city of Coventry, and the boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Wal...
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county/urban agglomeration in Northern England (Central UK), comprised of five boroughs: Calderdale, Kirklees, Bradford, Leeds, and Wakefield. Leeds, the largest city of the bunch, is the go-to place for museums, galleries, shopping, and of course, catching a Leeds United FC game at the Elland Road Stadium. Or, for ...
Glasgow (Glaschu) is in West-Central Scotland (Northern UK), along both sides of the River Clyde. This friendly and eclectic city makes its bank off of a mix of traditional and advanced engineering, aerospace technology (i.e., the production of satellites), and renewable energy (to name a few). It is also home to twenty top-tier museums (most of wh...
Southampton and Portsmouth (along with other non-metropolitan boroughs), collectively known as South Hampshire, are located in Southern England, little more than a spot-of-tea-duration on the train from London. These port cities are both situated just off of The Solent, a major shipping lane that splits on either side of the Isle of Wight and out i...
Less than an hour on the express line West of Manchester is the populated seaport city of Liverpool. Here, in Merseyside/Lancashire County, the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea on the Northwest coast of England. It is another of the UK's premier spots for both music and football. Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music, most notably for giving rise to ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle, is in Northeastern England, on the North side of the River Tyne, roughly eight miles from the North Sea. Newcastle is about a two-hour express train Southeast of Edinburgh (Scotland's capital) and an hour-and-a-half North from Leeds. This city is beloved for its titular brew, ancient ruins, notorious nightl...
Nottingham is a little over an hour Northeast of Birmingham, in the county of Nottinghamshire, which is part of England's East Midlands region. Famously the home of folk legend Robin Hood, Nottingham is full of familiar landmarks from this beloved tale. These include the Old County Gaol (National Justice Museum), St. Mary's Church Edwinstowe, the m...
Around an hour West of Manchester, and an even shorter journey North of Nottingham, is the South Yorkshire city of Sheffield. Known as "The Outdoor City" and proclaimed the UK's greenest city, Sheffield prides itself on its clean, natural surroundings. Green spaces spread throughout town, but Peak District National Park, just West of the city, is p...
Learn about the population, history, culture, and attractions of the ten biggest cities in the UK, from London to Nottingham. Find out which ones are the economic, industrial, and maritime hubs of the country, and which ones are the home of famous landmarks and legends.
Aug 29, 2022 · Find out the names and locations of the cities in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. The list also includes cities with Lord Mayoralty or Lord Provostship awards.
- England Bath Birmingham* Bradford* Brighton & Hove Bristol* Cambridge Canterbury* Carlisle Chelmsford Chester* Chichester Colchester Coventry* Derb...
- Isle of Man Douglas
- Bermuda Hamilton Gibraltar City of Gibraltar Falkland Islands Stanley Saint Helena Jamestown This list includes awards approved as part of the Plat...
May 4, 2019 · A list of the 100 largest cities and towns in the United Kingdom based on urban sub-divisions, with population figures from official sources. Find out which city or town is the largest in each region or nation, and compare their ranks and ceremonial counties.
The population of all British cities and towns (i.e. built-up areas or their subdivisions in England in Wales, localities in Scotland and settlements in Northern Ireland) with more than 50,000 inhabitants. Cities and towns according to definitions of 2022 (England & Wales), 2020 (Scotland), and 2015 (Northern Ireland).
