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Parkeston | |
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Location within Essex | |
Area | 0.708 km2 (0.273 sq mi) |
Population | 932 (2018 estimate) |
• Density | 1,316/km2 (3,410/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TM236319 |
Civil parish | |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HARWICH |
Postcode district | CO12 |
Dialling code | 01255 |
Police | Essex |
Fire | Essex |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
Parkeston /ˈpɑːrkstən/ is a North Sea port village in Essex, England, situated on the south bank of the River Stour about one mile (1.6 km) up-river from Harwich. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 932.[1]