Margate

Margate
Seaside town
Margate Clock Tower
Margate is located in Kent
Margate
Margate
Location within Kent
Population61,223 (2011)[1]
OS grid referenceTR355705
• London65+12 mi (105.4 km) W
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMARGATE
Postcode districtCT9
Dialling code01843
PoliceKent
FireKent
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament
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51°23′06″N 1°23′02″E / 51.3850°N 1.3838°E / 51.3850; 1.3838

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Margate is a seaside town in the Thanet District of Kent, England. It is located on the north coast of Kent and covers an area of 2 miles (3 kilometres) long, 16 miles (26 kilometres) north-east of Canterbury and includes Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook. In 2011 it had a population of 61,223.

The town has been a significant maritime port since the Middle Ages, and was associated with Dover as part of the Cinque Ports in the 15th century. It became a popular place for holidaymakers in the 18th century, owing to easy access via the Thames, and later with the arrival of the railways. Popular landmarks include the sandy beaches and the Dreamland amusement park. During the late 20th century, the town went into decline along with other British seaside resorts, but attempts are being made to revitalise the economy.

  1. ^ "Town population 2011". City Populations. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.