United Kingdom
Preston is a city located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the province of England. With a population of 313,332, it is one of the notable urban areas in the region.
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip
6.8 km away
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield
10.2 km away
Saint Michaels Airfield
11.5 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 53.76282° latitude and -2.70452° longitude. It lies in the Northern Hemisphere at an elevation of 34 meters. Preston operates within the Europe/London timezone.
Preston ranks 21st out of 6,343 cities in the United Kingdom. The total population of the country is 73,040,797, highlighting Preston's significant urban presence.
Located in England, Preston is part of a larger network of cities. Other notable cities in the province include London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, and Sheffield.
Preston is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Preston is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Runshaw College | — |
| University of Lancashire | — |
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The population of Preston is 313,332.
Preston is located in the province of England.
The coordinates of Preston are 53.76282° latitude and -2.70452° longitude.
The elevation of Preston is 34 meters.
The nearest airport is Higher Barn Farm Airstrip, located 6.8 km away.
Preston ranks 21st in population among cities in the United Kingdom.
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