Blackpool

Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, in the north west of England. The town is on the coast of the Irish Sea. Blackpool had a population of 142,283 as of the 2001 census.^[2]

Blackpool
Town, Borough & Unitary authority
View of Blackpool Tower & the beach
Coat of Arms of the Borough Council
Shown within ceremonial Lancashire
Coordinates: 53°48′51″N 03°03′01″W
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Constituent country	England
Region	North West England
Ceremonial county	Lancashire
Admin. HQ	Blackpool
Government
• Type	Blackpool Borough Council
• Leadership:	Leader & Cabinet
• Executive:
• MPs:	Paul Maynard (C) Gordon Marsden (L)
Area
• Total	13.46 sq mi (34.85 km2)
• Rank	302nd
Population  (2005 est.)
• Total	139,200
• Rank	Ranked 152nd
• Density	10,000/sq mi (4,000/km2)
Time zone	UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+1 (British Summer Time)
Postcode	FY1-FY4
ONS code	00EY (ONS) E06000009 (GSS)
Ethnicity	95.5% White 2.0% South Asian 0.9% Mixed 0.8% Black 0.6% Chinese 0.2% Other Asian Estimate[1]
Website	visitblackpool.com blackpool.gov.uk

Blackpool became important for tourism during the 19th century. It is known for its beaches and amusement parks. It is also the home to a famous international ballroom dancing competition.