Torbay
Torbay
Borough of Torbay | |
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Borough and unitary authority area | |
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| Nickname: The English Riviera | |
| Motto(s): Salus et felicitas "Health and Happiness" | |
Torbay shown within Devon and England | |
| Coordinates: 50°27′8″N 3°33′25″W / 50.45222°N 3.55694°W | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | South West England |
| Ceremonial county | Devon |
| Borough | 1968 |
| Unitary Authority | 1998 |
| areas of the borough (2021 census BUASD) | List
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| Government | |
| • Type | Unitary authority |
| • Body | Torbay Council |
| • HQ | Torquay |
| • MPs | |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.27 sq mi (62.87 km2) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 122,466 (Unparished area) 139,324 (Unitary authority) |
| Ethnicity (2021) | |
| • Ethnic groups | Unparished area (Excluding Brixham) |
| Religion (2021) | |
| • Religion | List
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| Time zone | UTC0 (GMT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (BST) |
| Postcode district | |
| ISO 3166 code | GB-TOB |
| Website | torbay |
Torbay /tɔːrˈbeɪ/ is a unitary authority with a borough status in the ceremonial county of Devon, England. It is governed by Torbay Council, based in the town of Torquay, and also includes the towns of Paignton and Brixham. The borough consists of 24.27 sq mi (62.9 km2) of land around the east-facing Tor Bay, part of Lyme Bay on the English Channel. A popular tourist destination, Torbay's sandy beaches, mild climate and recreational and leisure attractions have given rise to its nickname of the English Riviera. The neighbouring districts are South Hams and Teignbridge.