Oldham, Metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England
The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham encompasses 142 square kilometers, including urban districts and rural areas within the Peak District National Park.
Following the Local Government Act of 1972, Oldham merged several districts from Lancashire and West Yorkshire to form a new administrative unit in 1974.
The population of 243,912 residents comprises 68.1 percent White British citizens and 24.6 percent residents of Asian heritage according to the 2021 census.
The borough maintains 107 educational institutions ranging from primary to secondary levels while offering direct rail connections through the Manchester Metrolink system.
At 542 meters above sea level, this administrative division contains 524 Grade II listed buildings and 11 Grade II* structures across its territory.
Location: Greater Manchester
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Oldham
Elevation above the sea: 542 m
Shares border with: Manchester, Rochdale, Tameside, High Peak
Website: https://oldham.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.54194,-2.11861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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