Govan (ward)
Govan
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 Govan within Glasgow |
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| Area | 3.97 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| Population | 30,323 |
| • Density | 7,638/sq mi (2,949/km2) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G51 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
Govan is one of the 21 wards of Glasgow City Council. It represents Govan. There are 4 members for this area.
The areas within the former Govan Burgh; Drumoyne, Ibrox, Linthouse and Plantation are all included within the Ward with the addition of Shieldhall, Craigton, Bellahouston, Kinning Park, Kingston and Tradeston.
A by-election took place in this ward on 10 October 2013 following the death of SNP's councillor, Allison Hunter, and resulted in a Labour gain. The population of Govan in 2011 was 30,089, here is the ethnic makeup of Govan.
78.5% White British
10.5% Asian
3.3% Black
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