Hapton, Lancashire
| Hapton | |
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Location within Lancashire | |
| Area | 4.79 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| Population | 1,979 (2011) |
| • Density | 413/sq mi (159/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SD792315 |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURNLEY |
| Postcode district | BB11; BB12 |
| Dialling code | 01282 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
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Hapton /ˈhæptən/ is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Burnley in Lancashire, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Burnley, with a railway station on the East Lancashire Line. At the United Kingdom Census 2011, it had a population of 1,979.
The parish adjoins the Burnley parishes of Dunnockshaw, Habergham Eaves and Padiham and the Lowerhouse area of Burnley, the Hyndburn parish of Altham and Huncoat area of Accrington and the Loveclough area of Rossendale.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal and M65 motorway both pass through the village.