London Borough of Haringey facts for kids
| London Borough of Haringey | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | http://www.haringey.gov.uk/ |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 339th 29.59 km² |
| ONS code | 00AP |
| Admin HQ | Wood Green |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 51st (of 354) 224,500 7,587 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 65.6% White 20.0% African-Caribbean 6.7% South Asian 1.1% Chinese |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | {{{leadership}}} |
| Mayor | {{{mayor}}} |
| Executive | Labour |
| MPs | Lynne Featherstone David Lammy |
| London Assembly — Member |
Enfield and Haringey Joanne McCartney |
The London Borough of Haringey is a cool part of London located in the northern area of the city. It's known for being a lively place with lots of different people and interesting spots to visit. Haringey is home to famous landmarks like the Alexandra Palace and the stadium of the well-known Premier League football club, Tottenham Hotspur.
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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Exploring Haringey
Haringey is a borough full of exciting places and activities. Whether you're into sports, history, or just exploring, there's something for everyone.
Famous Landmarks
Haringey has some really famous buildings and places that many people know.
Alexandra Palace
One of the most iconic places in Haringey is Alexandra Palace. It's a huge building with a rich history, often called "Ally Pally" by locals. It was built in 1873 and has been used for many different things, from concerts and exhibitions to ice skating and even the first public television broadcasts! You can get amazing views of London from its grounds.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
If you love football, you'll know about the Tottenham Hotspur football club. Their amazing stadium is right here in Haringey. It's a modern, state-of-the-art stadium where thousands of fans gather to watch exciting football matches. It's a really impressive building, even if you're not a big football fan.
Green Spaces and Parks
Even though Haringey is in a big city, it has many lovely parks and green areas. These are perfect for playing sports, having picnics, or just relaxing outdoors. Some popular parks include Finsbury Park and Highgate Wood.
Life in Haringey
Haringey is a diverse and busy borough. It covers an area of about 29.59 square kilometers (that's about 11.4 square miles).
People and Community
Haringey is home to people from all over the world, making it a very multicultural place. This mix of cultures means you can find different foods, music, and traditions, which makes the borough very vibrant and interesting.
How Haringey is Governed
Like all parts of London, Haringey has its own local government. This government is called the Haringey Council.
Local Leadership
The Haringey Council is led by a Mayor, who helps make decisions for the borough. There are also Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent Haringey in the national government. These leaders work to improve the lives of people living in Haringey, dealing with things like schools, parks, and local services.
Images for kids
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South-west Haringey with the City in the background, from Alexandra Palace, one of the highest points in London.
See also
In Spanish: Haringey para niños
