Garstang
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Garstang is an ancient market town and civil parish within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, England. It is 10 miles (16 km) north of the city of Preston and the same distance south of Lancaster.
This article is about the town. For the surname, see Garstang (surname).
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Garstang | |
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Market cross in Market Place | |
Population | 7,041 (2021 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SD495455 |
• London | 199 miles (322 km) SE |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PRESTON |
Postcode district | PR3 |
Dialling code | 01995 |
Police | Lancashire |
Fire | Lancashire |
Ambulance | North West |
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In 2011, the parish had a total resident population of 4,268;[1] the larger Garstang Built-up Area, which includes the adjoining settlements of Bonds and Cabus, had population of 6,779.[2] Garstang is famous for being the world's first ever Fairtrade Town.