Gillingham | |
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Town | |
![]() High Street, Gillingham | |
Location within Kent | |
Population | 108,785 (2020 ONS)[1] |
OS grid reference | TQ775675 |
• London | 35.6mi |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | GILLINGHAM |
Postcode district | ME7 |
Dialling code | 01634 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
Gillingham (/ˈdʒɪlɪŋəm/ JIL-ing-əm) is a town in the unitary authority area of Medway, in the ceremonial county of Kent, England. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Chatham, Rochester, Strood and Rainham. It is also the largest town in the borough of Medway. In 2020 it had a population of 108,785.