Hertford | |
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Hertford town centre | |
Location within Hertfordshire | |
Population | 26,783 (2011) |
Demonym | Hertfordian |
OS grid reference | TL325125 |
• London | 19.2 mi (30.9 km) |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HERTFORD |
Postcode district | SG13, SG14 |
Dialling code | 01992 |
Police | Hertfordshire |
Fire | Hertfordshire |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
Hertford (pronounced Hart-fud) is a town in Hertfordshire, England. In 2011, it had a population of 26,783 people.
It is Hertfordshire's county town, but the largest town is Watford.
The town centre is 19.2 miles (30.9 km) north of Central London and 16.7 miles (27.02 km) north east of Watford.