Wakefield
Sign in to saveWakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England located on the River Calder. The city had a population of 109,766 in the 2021 census, up from 99,251 in the 2011 census. The city is the administrative centre of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, which had a population of , the List of English districts by population| most populous district in England. It is part of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area and the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
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Wakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England that serves as the administrative hub for the Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, the most populous district in England. The city itself had a population of 109,766 in 2021 and has grown significantly over the past decade, making it an important regional center in the Yorkshire and the Humber area.
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- History
- Toponymy
- Early history
- Industrial Revolution
- 20th century
- Governance
- Geography
- Neighbouring towns and places
- Demography
- Population change
- Economy
- Regeneration
- Landmarks
- Transport
- Education
- Religion
- Culture
- Film and television locations
- Sport
- Rugby
- Football
- Other Sports
- Public services
- Notable people
- Twin cities
- Freedom of the City
- Individuals
- Military units
- See also
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Wakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England located on the River Calder. The city had a population of 109,766 in the 2021 census, up from 99,251 in the 2011 census. The city is the administrative centre of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, which had a population of , the List of English districts by population| most populous district in England. It is part of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area and the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
In 1888, it gained city status due to its cathedral. The city has a town hall and is home to the county hall, which was the former administrative centre of the city's county borough and metropolitan borough as well as county town for the West Riding of Yorkshire.