Wolverhampton
City in the West Midlands, England
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# Wolverhampton
**Wolverhampton** (/ˌwʊlvərˈhæmptən/) is a city and metropolitan borough situated in the West Midlands, England. As a key component of the West Midlands conurbation, it is located approximately 12 miles (20 km) northwest of Birmingham, bordered by the towns of Walsall to the east and Dudley to the south.
### Geography and Administration
The city serves as a major administrative and economic hub within its metropolitan borough. Geographically, it forms the northwestern anchor of the Black Country and the wider West Midlands urban area.
### Demographics
As of the 2021 census, the population of Wolverhampton was **263,700**. This makes it the third-largest city in the West Midlands region, surpassed in population only by Birmingham and Coventry.
### Regional Context
* **Distance to Birmingham:** ~12 miles (20 km) north
* **Neighboring Towns:** Walsall (East), Dudley (South)
* **Regional Tier:** Third-largest city in the West Midlands
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🇺🇸 Teen killer of schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to spend at least 13 years in custody
Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands....
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