Location: Birmingham
England, United Kingdom
Sovereign state: United Kingdom
Constituent country: England
Region: West Midlands
Ceremonial county: West Midlands
Historic county: Warwickshire
Settlement: c. 600
Seigneurial borough: 1166
Municipal borough: 1838
City status: 14 January 1889
Metropolitan borough: 1 April 1974
Administrative HQ: The Council House,
Victoria Square
Government• Type: Metropolitan borough
• Body: Birmingham City Council
• Leadership: Leader and cabinet
• Executive: Labour
• Leader: Vacant (Deputy Leader Ian Ward, acting)
• Lord Mayor: Anne Underwood
• Chief Executive (Interim): Stella Manzie CBE
Area• City: 103.4 sq mi (267.8 km)
• Urban: 231.2 sq mi (598.9 km)
Area rank: 151st
Elevation: 460 ft (140 m)
Population (mid-2016 est.)• City: 1,124,600
• Rank: 1st
• Density: 10,880/sq mi (4,199/km)
• Urban: 2,440,986 (3rd)
• Metro: 3,683,000 (2nd)
Demonym(s): Brummie
Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
• Summer (DST): British Summer Time (UTC+1)
Postcode: B
Area code(s): 0121
ISO 3166 code: GB-BIR
GSS code: E08000025
NUTS 3 code: UKG31
ONS code: 00CN
OS grid reference: SP066868
Motorways: M6
M6 Toll
M5
M42
A38(M)
Ethnicity
(2011 Census): 57.9% White (53.1% White British)
26.6% Asian
8.9% Black
4.4% Mixed Race
2.0% Other
International airports: Birmingham (BHX)
Major railway stations: Birmingham New Street (A)
Birmingham Moor Street (B)
Birmingham Snow Hill (C1)
GDP: US$ 121.1 billion (2nd)
– Per capita: US$ 31,572
Councillors: 120
MPs: List
Richard Burden (L)
Liam Byrne (L)
Jack Dromey (L)
Roger Godsiff (L)
Khalid Mahmood (L)
Shabana Mahmood (L)
Steve McCabe (L)
Andrew Mitchell (C)
Jess Phillips (L)
Preet Gill (L)
European Parliament: West Midlands
Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk
Top Things to do in Birmingham
Things to do in Birmingham, England: The Best Scenic Walking Areas
June 13, 2021 Augustus Redeker
The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
Restaurants in Birmingham
1. St Paul's Square
2. Edmund Street
3. Nationwide Bank Building
4. 85 - 89 Colmore Row Building
5. Bridge Street Tunnel
6. The Jq Bar
7. Nathan Clock
8. Broad Street
TAGS
Architectural Buildings
Scenic Walking Areas
Churches & Cathedrals
Sights & Landmarks
St Paul's Square
Historic Walking Areas
Edmund Street
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Nationwide Bank Building
85 - 89 Colmore Row Building
Bridges
Bridge Street Tunnel
The Jq Bar
Monuments & Statues
Nathan Clock
Piers & Boardwalks
Broad Street
