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Holme
Holme is located in Cumbria
Holme
Holme
Population 1,167 
District
  • South Lakeland
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Police Cumbria
Fire Cumbria
Ambulance North West
EU Parliament North West England
List of places
UK
England
Cumbria

Holme is a small village located in the beautiful county of Cumbria, England. It is part of a larger area called South Lakeland. In 2001, about 1167 people lived in Holme.

Holme is also known as a civil parish. This means it has its own local council, which helps manage things like local services and community activities for the people living there.

Where is Holme Located?

Holme is found in the northwest part of England. It is in the county of Cumbria, which is famous for its stunning natural beauty, including the Lake District National Park. South Lakeland is one of the districts within Cumbria.

What is a Village?

A village is a small community of homes and other buildings. It is usually bigger than a hamlet but smaller than a town. Villages often have a close-knit community feeling. People in villages might know each other well and share local facilities.

Population of Holme

According to the 2001 census, Holme had a population of 1167 people. This number helps us understand how many people lived in the village at that time. Population counts are important for planning local services.

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