Where is Folkestone?
Folkestone is a city in England, United Kingdom. Its population is about 66,429 inhabitants. It is located near London (102 km) and Southend-on-Sea (60 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Folkestone located?
Folkestone is a city in England, United Kingdom, located at 51.0817°N, 1.1673°E.
Which country is Folkestone in?
Folkestone is in United Kingdom.
What is the population of Folkestone?
The population of Folkestone is approximately 66,429 inhabitants.
What region is Folkestone in?
Folkestone is located in the England region of United Kingdom.
How far is Folkestone from London?
Folkestone is approximately 102 km from London, the capital of United Kingdom.
What time zone is Folkestone in?
Folkestone is in the Europe/London time zone.
What are the coordinates of Folkestone?
The geographic coordinates of Folkestone are 51.0817°N, 1.1673°E.
What cities are near Folkestone?
Cities near Folkestone include: London, Southend-on-Sea, Brighton, Milton Keynes.
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