Manchester
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Manchester By The Numbers

Population: over 422,000
Elevation: 256 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 35.5 inches
Average January Temperature: 40 degrees F/ 4 degrees C
Average July Temperature: 61 degrees F/ 16 degrees C

Quick Facts

Major Industries: biotechnology, financial services, tourism, textiles
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz, standard square three pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT/UTC ( +1 during summer )
Country Dialing Code: 44
Area Code: 161

Did You Know?

The Midland Hotel in Manchester was where Rolls met Royce in 1904 and was the beginning of the famous Rolls Royce company. The Hotel was also Hitler's choice as a possible Nazi headquarters in Britain.

Orientation

Manchester is located in the northwestern part of England, 80 miles north of Birmingham, 60 miles southwest of Leeds, east of Liverpool, and halfway between London and Edinburgh.