Belper | |
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Belper Rural District shown within Derbyshire in 1970. | |
Area | |
• 1911 | 50,357 acres (203.79 km2) |
• 1961 | 48,074 acres (194.55 km2) |
Population | |
• 1911 | 23,586 |
• 1961 | 33,362 |
History | |
• Created | 1894 |
• Abolished | 1974 |
• Succeeded by | Amber Valley |
Status | Rural district |
Government | Belper Rural District Council |
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