Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is a large town in Northeast England located on the South bank of the River Tees. As of 2011, the town had an estimated population of 138,400, but it is part of the Teesside built-up area, which had a population of 376,333 according to the 2011 census.

Key Facts about Middlesbrough

Here are some key facts about Middlesbrough:

Middlesbrough is a town in Northeast England.
The town is located on the South bank of the River Tees, and is part of the Teesside built-up area.
As of 2011, Middlesbrough had an estimated population of 138,400.
The population of Middlesbrough peaked at around 165,000 in the late 1960s, but has gradually declined since that time.
Middlesbrough grew from a farming hamlet (in 1801 it had a population of just 25) to being a large town during the 19th century.
The iron and steel trade was a key element of Middlesbrough's rapid growth during the 19th century, and the town's importance in this trade earned it the nickname "Ironopolis".
The modern economy of Middlesbrough is today largely based around the chemical industry, the port of Teesport, engineering-based manufacturing and engineering contract businesses.
Middlesbrough also has a growing reputation as a centre for digital businesses, and especially digital animation businesses.
The main road serving Middlesbrough is the A19.
Middlesbrough railway station offers services to a variety of destinations including Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and York.

Weather in Middlesbrough

Like the rest of the UK, Middlesbrough generally-speaking has an oceanic temperate climate. Middlesbrough is however sheltered by the Lake District and the Penines (both to the West), so is drier than the average for the UK. Because of its geographic location, the town tends to have relatively warmer Summers, and relatively colder Winters, than other parts of Britain.

For current weather information, we recommend:

BBC Weather forecast for Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

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