Torbay

Torbay
Borough of Torbay
Nickname: 
The English Riviera
Motto(s): 
Salus et felicitas
"Health and Happiness"
Torbay shown within Devon and England
Torbay shown within Devon and England
Coordinates: 50°27′8″N 3°33′25″W / 50.45222°N 3.55694°W / 50.45222; -3.55694
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland
RegionSouth West England
Ceremonial countyDevon
Borough1968
Unitary Authority1998
areas of the borough
(2021 census BUASD)
Government
 • TypeUnitary authority
 • BodyTorbay Council
 • HQTorquay
 • MPs
Area
 • Total
24.27 sq mi (62.87 km2)
Lowest elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
122,466 (Unparished area) 139,324 (Unitary authority)
Ethnicity (2021)
 • Ethnic groupsUnparished area (Excluding Brixham)
List
Religion (2021)
 • Religion
List
Time zoneUTC0 (GMT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (BST)
Postcode district
ISO 3166 codeGB-TOB
Websitetorbay.gov.uk

Torbay /tɔːrˈb/ is a unitary authority with a borough status in the ceremonial county of Devon, England. It is governed by Torbay Council, based in the town of Torquay, and also includes the towns of Paignton and Brixham. The borough consists of 24.27 sq mi (62.9 km2) of land around the east-facing Tor Bay, part of Lyme Bay on the English Channel.[2] A popular tourist destination, Torbay's sandy beaches, mild climate and recreational and leisure attractions have given rise to its nickname of the English Riviera. The neighbouring districts are South Hams and Teignbridge.

  1. ^ a b UK Census (2021). "2021 Census Area Profile – Torbay Local Authority (E06000027)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Census 2011 - Torbay Profile". Torbay Council. 3 July 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014. (Word document)

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