Kirklees, Metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England
Kirklees spans 410 square kilometers across varied landscapes, from industrial valleys to moorland regions of the Pennines, containing ten distinct towns.
The metropolitan borough formed in 1974 through the merger of eleven local districts, including the former county boroughs of Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
The region maintains connections with four international partner cities: Besançon in France, Kostanay in Kazakhstan, Bielsko-Biała in Poland, and Kreis Unna in Germany.
The transportation network includes extensive rail and bus services operated by Metro, Team Pennine, First West Yorkshire, and Arriva Yorkshire throughout the district.
The name originates from Kirklees Priory, which local legends identify as the final resting place of the medieval figure Robin Hood.
Location: West Yorkshire
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Huddersfield
Website: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk
Website: https://kirklees.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.59300,-1.80100
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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