Blackburn with Darwen

Blackburn with Darwen covers 53 square miles of urban and rural areas, encompassing two major towns connected by roads and surrounded by villages.

The borough formed in 1974 through the merger of Blackburn and Darwen, two towns that developed extensively during the Industrial Revolution textile manufacturing period.

The area maintains a diverse population of 155,762 residents, with strong representation from White British and Asian communities contributing to local traditions.

The borough council, operating from Blackburn Town Hall on King William Street, manages educational facilities, public services, and transportation networks across the territory.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the borough, providing both industrial heritage sites and current recreational spaces for residents and visitors.

Location: Lancashire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Blackburn

Website: http://blackburn.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.68333,-2.45000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56