The mid-2010 census estimates state that Cockermouth has a population of 8,204, increasing to 8,761 at the 2011 Census.
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18 Facts About Cockermouth
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Historically a part of Cumberland, Cockermouth is situated outside the English Lake District on its northwest fringe.
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Cockermouth is "the mouth of the River Cocker"; the river takes its name from the Brythonic Celtic word kukra, meaning 'the crooked one'.
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Cockermouth owes its existence to the confluence of the rivers Cocker and Derwent, being the lowest point, historically, at which the resultant fast flowing river powered by the Lake District could be bridged.
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Cockermouth is situated a few minutes' travelling distance from lakes such as Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater, and Bassenthwaite.
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Cockermouth has a temperate climate that is influenced by the Irish Sea and its low-lying elevation.
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Cockermouth receives slightly below average rainfall compared with the UK average.
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Cockermouth borough was a parliamentary borough from 1641 to 1918, returning two MPs until 1868 and one thereafter.
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In 1964, Cockermouth was named one of 51 'Gem Towns' in the UK, by the Council for British Archaeology.
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Centre of Cockermouth retains much of its historic character and the renovation of Market Place has been completed, now with an artistic and community focus.
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Cockermouth suffered badly in the nationwide flood on 19 and 20 November 2009.
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Cockermouth Castle is a sizeable but partly ruined Norman castle, formerly the home of the late Pamela, The Dowager Lady Egremont.
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Cockermouth Town Hall is a former chapel which was converted for municipal use in 1934.
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Cockermouth has an annual Easter Fair, fireworks display and carnival.
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Cockermouth School is a comprehensive secondary school with around 1400 pupils including 310 sixth formers.
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Cockermouth School won the regional championship in the north of England for the kids lit quiz 2009 coming 1st with 92 points.
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Cockermouth has a sports centre with swimming pool, two gyms, and two parks with riverside walks.
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Cockermouth School has an Astroturf pitch used for community football, including the local 6-a-side league.
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