Borough of Wigan, England
Borough of Wigan: Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England
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Quick Facts about Borough of Wigan
| Population : | 326,088 |
| Country : | United Kingdom |
| State : | England (United Kingdom) |
| Area : | 188.17 km2 |
| Legislative body : | Wigan Council |
| Capital : | Wigan |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1974 |
| Time Zone : | Europe/London |
| Local time : | 12:43:48 (20th April 2024) |
Geography
Borough of Wigan is located at 53°30'0"N 2°34'60"W (53.5000000, -2.5833300).
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The largest city of Borough of Wigan is Atherton with a population of 20,149. . See all Borough of Wigan cities & populated places.
- Official Website
Official website of Borough of Wigan
- Worthington
- Haigh
- Shevington
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1971 | 302,929 | - | United Kingdom Census 1971 |
| 1981 | 307,721 | 1.56% | United Kingdom Census 1981 |
| 1991 | 310,866 | 1.01% | United Kingdom Census 1991 |
| 2001 | 301,415 | -3.14% | United Kingdom Census 2001 |
| 2011 | 317,849 | 5.17% | United Kingdom Census 2011 |
| 2015 | 322,000 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 326,088 | 1.25% | estimation process |
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