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Northwich

UK Place
Demography
Population19259
Administration
ParishNorthwich
Unitary authorityCheshire West and Chester
Ceremonial countyCheshire
RegionNorth West England
CountryEngland
Other Information
Post townNORTHWICH
Postcode districtCW9 CW
Dialling code01606
UK ParliamentWeaver Vale

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Northwich is a town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It lies in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane. The town is about 18 mi (29 km) east of Chester and 15 mi (24.1 km) south of Warrington.

The area around Northwich has been exploited for its salt pans since Roman times, when the settlement was known as Condate. The town has been severely affected by salt mining with subsidence historically being a large issue. However, recent investment in mine stabilisation is set to change the town with the 'Northwich Vision' being a plan for future development work.


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