Falmouth facts for kids
Falmouth is a lively town located on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Its name means "mouth of the River Fal", which makes sense because it sits right where the River Fal meets the sea. A main road, the A39, connects Falmouth to North Devon. Back in 2001, about 20,775 people called Falmouth home.
Falmouth is famous for its large natural harbour. This harbour is a safe place for many ships to dock. Close by are the Carrick Roads, which is a wide area where the River Fal flows into the sea. Think of it like a big, wide river mouth!
Government and Education
Like other towns in the United Kingdom, Falmouth has someone who represents its people in the national government. This person is called a Member of Parliament, or MP. An MP speaks for the town's people in the Parliament in London. The MP for Falmouth was Sarah Newton.
For students in the area, the main secondary school is Falmouth School. It helps young people learn and grow.
