Bournemouth is a coastal resort town in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. The 2021 census built-up area had a population of 196,455, making it the largest town in Dorset.
Area: 15.54 sq mi (40.2 km²)
Population: 196,455 (built-up area, 2021)
Region: South West
Country: England
OS grid reference: SZ086912
Unitary authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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