Where is Derby, UK?

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Derby is a city and unitary authority area in Derbyshire, England. It located on the banks of the River Derwent in the south of Derbyshire.

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Derby is a historic city located in Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. It lies about 210 km (130 miles) north of London and roughly 50 km (31 miles) south of Sheffield.

The city is known for its industrial heritage, especially in engineering and manufacturing, and its beautiful parks. You can easily reach Derby by train, bus, or car from London, Nottingham, Sheffield, and other nearby cities.

Derby City Facts

Where is Derby	Derby is a city and unitary authority area in Derbyshire, England
Bedford Coordinates	52°55′N 1°28′W
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Country	England
Region	East Midlands
Ceremonial county	Derbyshire
Distance from London	114 miles
Admin HQ	Derby
Settled	AD 600
City Status	1977
Population of Derby	248700 (2011 census)
Area of Derby	30.13 sq mi (78.03 km2)
Time zone of Derby	UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
Postcode span	DE1, DE3, DE21-24, DE73
Derby Area code(s)	1332

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