South Coast Plain

Coordinates: 50°50′N 0°40′W / 50.833°N 0.667°W / 50.833; -0.667
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South Coast Plain
Region
River Hamble
River Hamble
Coordinates: 50°50′N 0°40′W / 50.833°N 0.667°W / 50.833; -0.667
CountryEngland
RegionHampshire, Sussex
Area
 • Total522.45 km2 (201.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total505,822[1]

The South Coast Plain is a natural region in England running along the central south coast in the counties of East and West Sussex and Hampshire.

It has been designated as National Character Area No. 126 by Natural England. The NCA has a total area of 52,245 hectares and forms a coastal strip, 2 to 16 kilometres wide, running from the area of Hamble-le-Rice in Hampshire in the west across the entire length of West Sussex to Brighton in East Sussex to the east.[1]

Its major settlements include the cities of

Solent to the southwest.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c NCA 126: South Coast Plain - Key Facts & Data at www.naturalengland.org.uk. Accessed on 5 Apr 2013.