Scarborough, North Yorkshire
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Scarborough (/ˈskɑːrbrə/)[2] is a seaside town in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. With a population of 61,749, Scarborough is the largest town on the Yorkshire Coast and the fourth-largest settlement in the county.[3]
Scarborough | |
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Town | |
South Bay, the Grand Hotel, The Spa's Suncourt Enclosure, Old Toll House and Market Hall | |
Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | 61,749 (2011 census)[1] |
Demonym | Scarborian |
OS grid reference | TA040880 |
• London | 190 mi (310 km) S |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
Postcode district | YO11 – YO13 |
Dialling code | 01723 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
54.2825°N 0.4000°W / 54.2825; -0.4000 |
It is located on the North Sea coastline. Historically in the North Riding of Yorkshire, the town lies between 10 and 230 feet (3–70 m) above sea level, from the harbour rising steeply north and west towards limestone cliffs. The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland which extends into the North Sea.
The town has fishing and service industries, including a growing digital and creative economy, as well as being a tourist destination. Residents of the town are known as Scarborians.[4]