Calton
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Calton Ward (2017) within Glasgow | |
Aerial view of the Calton ward looking west (2012) | |
Area | 6.38 km2 (2.46 sq mi) |
Population | 27,460 (2015)[1] |
• Density | 4,304.1/km2 (11,148/sq mi) |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | GLASGOW |
Postcode district | G1, G31, G32, G4, G40 |
Dialling code | 0141 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
Calton (Ward 9) is one of the 23 wards of Glasgow City Council.[2] On its creation in 2007 and in 2012 it returned three council members, using the single transferable vote system.[3] For the 2017 Glasgow City Council election, the seats increased to four due to the population having risen by 20% since it was first formed, although the boundaries did not change.