Southampton is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately 80 miles (130 km) southwest of London, 20 miles (32 km) west of Portsmouth, and 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Salisbury. Southampton had a population of 253,651 at the 2011 census, making it one of the most populous cities in southern England.
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| Subject | Southampton |
| Category | City in Hampshire, England |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
| Key date | 130 |
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