Leeds
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Leeds
Country: England, United Kingdom

Leeds by the Numbers:

Population: over 440,000 ( within the city ) & over 720,000 ( within the metropolitan borough )
Elevation: 154 feet
Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 287 days
Average January Temperature: 41 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 62 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: printing/publishing, engineering, chemicals, IT
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz, standard square three pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT/UTC ( +1 during daylight saving time )
Country Dialing Code: 44
Area Code: 113

Did You Know?

Approximately 200 buildings in Leeds were destroyed by bombers during WWII.

Orientation:

Leeds is located in the county of West Yorkshire in Northern England. The city is at the southern tip of the Yorkshire Dales and runs along the north bank of the River Aire and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal.