Where is Aberdeen, UK?

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Aberdeen is located in North east coast of Scotland, 93 mi (150 km) northeast of Edinburgh and 398 mi (641 km) north of London.

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Where is Aberdeen, England (UK)
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Where is Aberdeen Located?

Aberdeen is a major city located in the northeast of Scotland, United Kingdom. It situated along the North Sea coast, about 200 km (124 miles) north of Edinburgh and roughly 580 km (360 miles) north of London.

The city is known for its granite architecture, maritime heritage, and oil industry. You can easily reach Aberdeen by train, bus, or car from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other nearby cities.

It lies between latitudes 57.1499° N and longitudes 2.0938° W. Aberdeen has a total area of 186 square miles, with a population of 198590 people.

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Aberdeen City Facts

FACTSInfo
Sovereign StateUnited Kingdom
CountryScotland
ContinentEurope
Ceremonial countyCeremonial lord-lieutenants
LocationNorth east coast of Scotland
Coordinates57.1499° N, 2.0938° W
Area186 km2
Population198,590
Population Density9,080
Demonym(s)Aberdonians
CurrencyPound sterling (GBP)
Time zoneGMT (UTC 0) and BST (UTC+1) in summer
Country code44
Postcode areasAB
Postcode AB10-AB13 (part), AB15, AB16, AB21-AB25
Dialling codes1224
ClimateTemperate climate
AirportAberdeen Airport
Nearest AirportAberdeen International Airport
Official Websitewww.aberdeencity.gov.uk