Administrative Boundary of Wigan

About Wigan

Wigan is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, encompassing the industrial town of Wigan, the former coal mining towns of Leigh and Ashton-in-Makerfield, and parts of the West Pennine Moors. It is famously referenced in George Orwell's 'The Road to Wigan Pier', which documented industrial life. The borough has a population of around 330,000. Notable landmarks include the Wigan Pier heritage complex, Haigh Hall country park, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and the DW Stadium (home to Wigan Athletic FC and Wigan Warriors rugby league club). The area retains a strong industrial heritage alongside significant green spaces. You can download the administrative boundary for Wigan in GeoJSON and KML formats for further use.

📍 Administrative boundary of Wigan county