A metropolitan borough (or metropolitan district) is a type of local government district in England and covers urban areas within metropolitan counties.
Metropolitan district | |
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Also known as: Metropolitan borough | |
Category | Local authority districts |
Location | England |
Found in | Metropolitan county |
Created by | Local Government Act 1972 |
Created | 1 April 1974 |
Number | 36 (as of 2023) |
Possible status | City |
Additional status | Borough |
Populations | 0.1 - 1.1 million |