| Loddon | |
|---|---|
  Loddon 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.
- ^ "Ward and Parish population 2011". Retrieved 6 September 2015.