Southampton
Sign in to saveSouthampton is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately southwest of London, west of Portsmouth, and southeast of Salisbury. Southampton had a population of 253,651 at the 2011 census, making it one of the most populous cities in southern England.
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Southampton is a major port city in Hampshire, England, located between London and Portsmouth, with a population of over 250,000 people making it one of southern England's largest cities. As a significant port and administrative center, it serves as an important hub for commerce and transportation in the region.
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- Locality
- Southampton
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 269,781
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- Pre-Norman
- 11th–13th centuries
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- Governance
- Lord mayor and sheriff
- Town crier
- Twinned towns
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- Areas and suburbs
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- Culture, media and sport
- Culture
- Shortlisted bid for UK City of Culture 2025
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Southampton is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately southwest of London, west of Portsmouth, and southeast of Salisbury. Southampton had a population of 253,651 at the 2011 census, making it one of the most populous cities in southern England.
Southampton forms part of the larger South Hampshire conurbation which includes the city of Portsmouth and the boroughs of Havant, Eastleigh, Fareham and Gosport. A major port, and close to the New Forest, Southampton lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water, at the confluence of the River Test and Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south. Southampton is classified as a Medium-Port City.
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