| Denton | |
|---|---|
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  Denton Location within Greater Manchester | |
| Population | 36,591 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SJ925954 |
| • London | 202.4 mi |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M34 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Denton is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, five miles (8 km) east of Manchester city centre. Historically part of Lancashire, it had a population of 36,591 at the 2011 Census.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Population Data 2011 Census". ONS.
- ^ "See Ward Profiles for Denton North East, Denton West (Dane Bank) and Denton South". Tameside MBC and ONS data from 2001 Census.
- ^ "Urban Areas in the North 2001 Census" (PDF). ONS.