Farnborough | |
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Town | |
Clock Tower, Farnborough | |
Location within Hampshire | |
Population | 57,486 [1] |
OS grid reference | SU871554 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | FARNBOROUGH |
Postcode district | GU14 |
Dialling code | 01252, 01276 |
Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
Farnborough is a town located in the Rushmoor district of Hampshire, England. It has a population of around 57,486 as of the 2011 census[2] and is an important centre of aviation, engineering and technology. The town is probably best known for its association with aviation, including the Farnborough International Airshow, Farnborough Airport, Royal Aircraft Establishment, and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.