Built-up area in Manchester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.47, -2.221 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 85 97 |
| Population: | 568,996 |
| Dialling code: | 0161 |
Manchester sits on the River Irwell at the edge of the Pennines and grew into a global powerhouse during the Industrial Revolution, famed for cotton mills, canals and red-brick warehouses that have since been repurposed into apartments, galleries and offices. Its economy now blends advanced manufacturing with finance, tech and creative industries, with major media operations clustered around Salford and MediaCityUK, and a large student and research presence thanks to institutions like the University of Manchester.
Culture is a big part of the city's identity: a legendary music scene, busy arts venues and museums, and intense football loyalties centred on Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium reflect a diverse, fast-changing urban community that still celebrates its industrial heritage while reinventing itself for the 21st century.
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