West Wittering
| West Wittering | |
|---|---|
St Peter and St Paul’s Church, West Wittering | |
Location within West Sussex | |
| Area | 13.63 km2 (5.26 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,700. 2011 Census |
| • Density | 197/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SZ779984 |
| • London | 60 miles (97 km) NE |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHICHESTER |
| Postcode district | PO20 |
| Dialling code | 01243 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Parish Council |
West Wittering is a village and civil parish situated on the Manhood Peninsula in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies near the mouth of Chichester Harbour on the B2179 road 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southwest of Chichester close to the border with Hampshire. The sandy beach was described as having excellent water quality in 2017.
The population in 1872 was 616. The 2001 census records a population of 2,684. There is a primary school.