Longton Population 2026
Longton has a population of 27,214, making it the #455 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. It is about 329× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,214
Rank in United Kingdom
#455
Coordinates
52.98°N, 2.13°W
~150 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
213 km
132 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Longton
- Stoke-on-Trent258,366 people · ~4 km away
- Newcastle under Lyme127,727 people · ~7 km away
- Stafford70,145 people · ~20 km away
- Congleton26,178 people · ~21 km away
- Sandbach17,976 people · ~24 km away
- Crewe76,437 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Longton?
Longton has a population of 27,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #455 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Longton in?
Longton is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Longton the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 213 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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