Lincoln, England

Lincoln
Lindon, Lindum Colonia
Cathedral city and non-metropolitan district
Lincoln/City of Lincoln
Brayford Pool and the cathedral
Lincoln city skyline
Flag of Lincoln
Flag
Coat of arms of Lincoln
Coat of arms
Nickname(s): 
Tank Town,[1]
Shown within Lincolnshire
Shown within Lincolnshire
Lincoln is located in the East Midlands
Lincoln
Lincoln
Location in the East Midlands
Lincoln is located in England
Lincoln
Lincoln
Location in England
Lincoln is located in the United Kingdom
Lincoln
Lincoln
Location in United Kingdom
Lincoln is located in Europe
Lincoln
Lincoln
Location in Europe
Coordinates: 53°13′42″N 0°32′20″W / 53.22833°N 0.53889°W / 53.22833; -0.53889
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
CountryEngland
RegionEast Midlands
Ceremonial countyLincolnshire
City status1072
Incorporated1 April 1974
Administrative centreLincoln City Hall
Wards and suburbs of the city
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Government
 • TypeNon-metropolitan district
 • BodyCity of Lincoln Council
 • LeadershipLeader and cabinet
 • ExecutiveLabour
 • MayorAlan Brigg (Con)
 • Council LeaderNaomi Tweddle (Lab)
Area
 • City and District
13.78 sq mi (35.69 km2)
Population
 • City and District
103,813
 • Rank236th (of 296)
 • Density1,780/sq mi (687/km2)
 • Urban
130,200
 • Metro
189,000[2]
Demonym(s)Lincolnian, Lincolnite, Lincolner
Ethnicity (2021)
[3]
 • Ethnic groups
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Religion (2021)
[3]
 • Religion
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Time zoneUTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (British Summer Time)
Postcode areas
LN
Dialling codes01522
ONS code32UD (ONS)
E07000138 (GSS)
OS grid referenceSK9771
Primary airportsHumberside, East Midlands
Councillors33
Member of ParliamentHamish Falconer (Lab)
Websitewww.lincoln.gov.uk

Lincoln (/ˈlɪŋkən/) is a cathedral city and district in Lincolnshire, England, of which it is the county town. In the 2021 Census, the city's district had a population of 103,813.[4] The 2021 census gave the urban area of Lincoln, including Bracebridge Heath, North Hykeham, South Hykeham and Waddington, a recorded population of 127,540.[5][6]

Roman Lindum Colonia developed from an Iron Age settlement of Britons on the River Witham, near the Fosse Way road. Over time its name was shortened to Lincoln, after successive settlements, including by Anglo-Saxons and Danes. Landmarks include Lincoln Cathedral (English Gothic architecture; for over 200 years the world's tallest building) and the 11th-century Norman Lincoln Castle. The city hosts the University of Lincoln, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln City F.C. and Lincoln United F.C. Lincoln is the largest settlement in Lincolnshire, with the towns of Grimsby second largest and Scunthorpe third.

  1. ^ "Lincoln - LocalMotion". LocalMotion. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Lincoln Population: 2022". worldpopulationreview.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b UK Census (2021). "2021 Census Area Profile – Lincoln Local Authority (E07000138)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  4. ^ "TS001 - Number of usual residents in households and communal establishments - Nomis - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics". www.nomisweb.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Waddington (Parish, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Information on the District | North Kesteven District Council". www.n-kesteven.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.