Other places across the world called Warrington

There is actually no less than nine other locations across the world with the same name which people call home, according to website Geotargit.

These range from communities in the United States of America in the northern hemisphere to New Zealand in the southern hemisphere.

We took a look at the largest of them to see how our town compares.

Warrington, UK:

You may be surprised to know that our Warrington is not the only Warrington in the UK.

If you head down the A509 in Buckinghamshire, you will find yourself in the middle of a hamlet and civil parish with the same name in the borough of Milton Keynes.

Warrington near Milton Keynes

Warrington, New Zealand:

Offering one thing that our Warrington cannot, this version has a beach.

Travelling along the coast of Otago on the South Island of New Zealand will bring you to the small settlement of Warrington.

Warrington, New Zealand

It is situated close to the northern shore of Blueskin Bay with a population of 450, according to a 2013 census.

Warrington beach is a popular among surfers and visitors from Dunedin – the second-largest city on the South Island.

Warrington, New Zealand

Warrington, Pennsylvania, USA:

Heading to the United States, you will find the bustling Warrington, Pennsylvania.

A township in Bucks County and suburb of Philadelphia, is has a population of 23,418 according to the 2010 census.

It was founded in October 1734 and is believed to be named after our very own Warrington, Cheshire.

In 2010, a major pharmaceutical company proposed to build the largest warehouse facility in Pennsylvania near residential neighbourhoods in the township, leading to vocal community opposition.

Warrington, Pennsylvania

Warrington, Florida, USA:

Another Warrington located on the coast is the community of Warrington in Escambia County, Florida.

Situated in between the downtown of Pensacola city and the state border with Alabama, it had a population of 14,531 at the 2010 census.

Warrington, Florida

This Warrington was created shortly after the foundation of Pensacola Navy Yard in 1826 and was named after Lewis Warrington, who served as Secretary of the Navy.

A failed referendum was held in 1975 to incorporate Warrington as a town.

The community is home to Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Warrington, Florida