Borough of Wigan, England
Borough of Wigan: metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England.
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Borough of Wigan at a glance
Borough of Wigan currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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England counties
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WiganPopulation 175,405
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Quick Facts about Borough of Wigan
| Population | 326,088 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| State | England (United Kingdom) |
| Area | 188.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 53.5000,-2.5833 |
| Legislative body | Wigan Council |
| Capital | Wigan |
| Establishment | April 01, 1974 |
| Time Zone | Europe/London |
| Local time | 18:00:27 (23rd September 2026) |
Geography
Borough of Wigan is located at 53°30'0"N 2°34'60"W (53.5000000, -2.5833300).
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Official website of Borough of Wigan
Official Website- Worthington
- Haigh
- Shevington
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 302,929 | - | United Kingdom Census 1971 |
| 1981 | 307,721 | 1.58% | United Kingdom Census 1981 |
| 1991 | 310,866 | 1.02% | United Kingdom Census 1991 |
| 2001 | 301,415 | -3.04% | United Kingdom Census 2001 |
| 2011 | 317,849 | 5.45% | United Kingdom Census 2011 |
| 2015 | 322,000 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 326,088 | 1.27% | estimation process |
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