Workington
| Workington | |
|---|---|
Portland Square, 2007 | |
Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 25,448 (Parish, 2021) 21,275 (Built up area, 2021) |
| OS grid reference | NX996279 |
| • London | 259 mi (417 km) SE |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WORKINGTON |
| Postcode district | CA14 |
| Dialling code | 01900 01946 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Workington /ˈwɜːrkɪŋtən/ is a coastal town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town is at the mouth of the River Derwent on the west coast, 32 miles (51 km) south-west of Carlisle and 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Whitehaven. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 25,448 and the built up area had a population of 21,275.