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City of Salford - Definition and Overview

City of Salford
Salford
Geography
Status:Metropolitan borough, City (1926)
Region:North West England
Ceremonial County:Greater Manchester
Area:
- Total
Ranked 248th
97.19 km²
Admin. HQ:Swinton
ONS code:00BR
Demographics
Population:
- Total (2002 est.)
- Density
Ranked 56th
216,178
2,224 / km²
Ethnicity:96.1% White
1.4% S.Asian
Politics
Arms of Salford City Council
Salford City Council
http://www.salford.gov.uk/
Leadership:Leader & Cabinet
Executive:Labour
MPs:Ian Stewart, Hazel Blears

Salford is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester in north-west England.

Its main town is Salford. Other places include Swinton, Eccles, Pendlebury, Broughton, Pendleton, Worsley, Walkden, Irlam, Cadishead, Wardley, Monton, Barton and Boothstown.

It has a university by the side of the River Irwell called The University of Salford.

See also: ford (river)


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