Plymouth
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Plymouth
State/Province: England
Country: United Kingdom
Plymouth by the Numbers:
Elevation: 89 feet
Population: 240,718
Average January temp: 6 degrees C ( 44 degrees F )
Average July temp: 16 degrees C ( 62 degrees F )
Average precipitation: 38.1 in
Quick Facts:
Time zone: GMT
Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard
Country dialing code: 44
Did you know?
Since it is a major port, the city was the rendezvous of the anti-Armada fleet in 1588 and the place where famous explorers such as Sir Francis Drake, Sir Richard Hawkins, Sir Walter Raleigh departed. Also, it was the last port reached by the Mayflower prior to its American voyage.
Orientation:
A borough of southwest England, Plymouth is located on the Plymouth Sound, an inlet of the English Channel.