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Lerwick, Scotland

United Kingdom

Provincial capital60.1534° N, 1.1443° W

In Scotland, United Kingdom, Lerwick is a provincial capital. It is home to 6,760 people.

Population6,760
ProvinceScotland
Coordinates60.1534° N, 1.1443° W
CountryUnited Kingdom
Rank in United Kingdom#1,598 of 43,712

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About Lerwick

Lerwick can be found at 60.15° N, 1.14° W in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Scotland division in United Kingdom.

With a population of 6,760, Lerwick ranks #1,598 among the 43,712 cities and localities registered in United Kingdom.

Cities in Scotland

Scotland is one of United Kingdom's administrative regions. Lerwick is one of its main cities, along with Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen. Lerwick has 6,760 inhabitants.

Glasgow626,410Edinburgh514,990Aberdeen198,590Dundee148,210Paisley77,270East Kilbride74,740Livingston56,840Hamilton54,480Meikle Earnock54,080Cumbernauld51,610

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Lerwick, 20 populated places have been registered.

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FreefieldNeighborhood
0.6 km
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GarthspoolNeighborhood
0.8 km
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LowersoundNeighborhood
1.6 km
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HolmsgarthNeighborhood
1.7 km
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SoundNeighborhood
1.8 km
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HeoganVillage
2.2 km
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GrindiscolCity
2.4 km
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GremistaNeighborhood
2.4 km
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HamVillage
2.4 km
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BeosetterCity
3.2 km
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GunnistaVillage
3.4 km
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KirkabisterCity
3.5 km
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GulberwickCity
4.6 km
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TingwallCity
5.2 km
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BrindisterCity
5.6 km
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VeensgarthCity
5.8 km
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GottCity
6.3 km
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BreiwickVillage
6.3 km
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LaxfirthCity
7.1 km
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UradaleCity
7.3 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lerwick?

Lerwick has a population of 6,760. It ranks #1,598 in United Kingdom by population.

What province or state is Lerwick in?

Lerwick is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Where is Lerwick located?

Lerwick is located at coordinates 60.15° N, 1.14° W in Scotland, United Kingdom.

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