Calton (ward)
Calton
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Calton Ward (2017) within Glasgow | |
Aerial view of the Calton ward looking west (2012) | |
| Area | 6.38 km2 (2.46 sq mi) |
| Population | 27,460 (2015) |
| • Density | 4,304.1/km2 (11,148/sq mi) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G1, G31, G32, G4, G40 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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Calton (Ward 9) is one of the 23 wards of Glasgow City Council. On its creation in 2007 and in 2012 it returned three council members, using the single transferable vote system. For the 2017 Glasgow City Council election, the seats increased to four due to the population having risen by 20% since it was first formed, although the boundaries did not change.