Leicester
Leicester is the largest city and county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. With a population of 388,000 in 2024, it's industrial, with a heritage spanning from Roman times to the Space Age.- …has about 388,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 70 feet (20 metres)
- …is also known as “City of Leicester”
- …is abbreviated as “LCE”
Places of Interest
Discover King Power Stadium and Leicester Cathedral.
King Power Stadium
King Power Stadium is a football stadium located…
Leicester Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Saint Martin, Leicester, also…
Leicester railway station
Leicester is a main line railway station that serves…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include North Evington and Braunstone Town.
North Evington
Suburb
North Evington is an area, suburb, electoral ward and…
Braunstone Town
Braunstone is a town and civil parish in the district of Blaby in Leicestershire, England.
2½ miles southwest of Leicester
Leicester
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Latitude
52.6333° or 52° 38′ north
Longitude
-1.1333° or 1° 8′ west
Open location code
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Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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