Loddon | |
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Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 11.83 km2 (4.57 sq mi) |
Population | 2,648 (2011 census)[1] |
• Density | 224/km2 (580/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TM362985 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NORWICH |
Postcode district | NR14 |
Dialling code | 01508 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
Loddon is a town and civil parish in Norfolk, England, about 12 miles (19 km) south-east of Norwich. The town lies on the River Chet, a tributary of the River Yare within The Broads. The name "Loddon" is thought to mean muddy river in Celtic in reference to the Chet.