Newport, Isle of Wight
county town of the Isle of Wight, in England, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newport is the county town of the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. Newport has a population of 23,957 according to the 2001 census. The town is slightly to the north of the centre of the island, at the head of the navigable section of the River Medina, which flows northward to the Solent, and on which the town has a quay.
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Newport | |
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St Thomas' Church, seen in July 2010. | |
Location within the Isle of Wight | |
Area | 54.4439 km2 (21.0209 sq mi) [1] |
Population | 25,496 (2011) |
• Density | 468/km2 (1,210/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SZ502893 |
• London | 90.26 miles |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NEWPORT |
Postcode district | PO30 |
Dialling code | 01983 |
Police | Hampshire |
Fire | Isle of Wight |
Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
UK Parliament | |
50.7010°N 1.2883°W / 50.7010; -1.2883 |
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