Draft:Farnborough, Hampshire
Hampshire, South East, England, Farnborough, Rushmoor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Farnborough is a town located in the Rushmoor Borough of Hampshire, England. It has a population of around 57,486 as of the 2011 census[1] and is an important centre of aviation, engineering and technology. The town is probably best known for its association with aviation, including the Farnborough Airshow, Farnborough Airport, Royal Aircraft Establishment, and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
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Farnborough | |
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Town | |
Etymology: The name Farnborough originates from the Saxon place name 'Ferneberga', meaning 'fern covered hill'. | |
Coordinates: 51°17′N 0°45′W | |
Country | England |
Region | South East England |
County | Hampshire |
Borough | Rushmoor |
Government | |
• Type | Local government district |
• Body | Rushmoor Borough Council |
• Council Leader | David Clifford (Conservative) |
• MPs | Leo Docherty |
Area | |
• Total | 12.6 km2 (4.9 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 57,486 |
• Density | 4,558/km2 (11,810/sq mi) |
Demonym | Farnboroughian |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (BST) |
Postcode | GU14 |
Dialling code | 01252, 01276 |
Website | www |