London Borough of Camden
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The London Borough of Camden (/ˈkæmdən/)[2] is a London borough in Inner London. Camden Town Hall, on Euston Road, lies 1.4 mi (2.3 km) north of Charing Cross. The borough was established on 1 April 1965 from the area of the former boroughs of Hampstead, Holborn, and St Pancras, which prior to its establishment had comprised part of the historic County of London.
London Borough of Camden | |
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 Council logo | |
| Motto(s): Non sibi, sed toti (Not for self, but for all) | |
Camden shown within Greater London | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | London |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Created | 1 April 1965 |
| Admin HQ | Town Hall, Judd Street, St Pancras, London |
| Government | |
| • Type | London borough council |
| • Body | Camden London Borough Council |
| • Leadership | Leader & Cabinet (Labour) |
| • Mayor | Councillor Sabrina Francis |
| • London Assembly | Anne Clarke (Lab) AM for Barnet and Camden |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km2) |
| • Rank | 308th (of 309) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 210,1361 |
| • Rank | 87th (of 309) |
| • Density | 24,970/sq mi (9,641/km2) |
| • Rank | 9th (of 309) |
| Time zone | UTC (GMT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (BST) |
| Postcodes | |
| Area code | 020 |
| GSS code | E09000007 |
| Police | Metropolitan Police |
| Website | camden.gov.uk |
| 1 There are concerns about the accuracy of this data[1] | |
The cultural and commercial land uses in the south contrast with the bustling mixed-use districts such as Camden Town and Kentish Town in the centre and leafy residential areas around Hampstead Heath in the north. Well known attractions include The British Museum, The British Library, the famous views from Parliament Hill, the London Zoo, the BT Tower, The Roundhouse and Camden Market. As of 2021 it has a population of 210,136.
The local authority is Camden London Borough Council.[3]