Chillington, Devon

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Chillington
Location within Devon
Population877 
OS grid reference SX795425
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District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town KINGSBRIDGE
Postcode district TQ7
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50°16′13″N3°41′32″W / 50.27014°N 3.69222°W / 50.27014; -3.69222 Coordinates: 50°16′13″N3°41′32″W / 50.27014°N 3.69222°W / 50.27014; -3.69222

Chillington is a village in the Stokenham civil parish of South Hams in Devon, England, with a population of 877 as of the 2011 Census. [1] It is located within the South Devon AONB, with a local economy which mainly serves residents, although it also has a healthcare centre which serves the surrounding area. [2]

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References

  1. "South West England (United Kingdom): Counties and Unitary Districts & Settlements - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  2. "Chillington Health Centre | Manage your health". www.chillingtonsurgery.co.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.