a town in NW England, in Bolton unitary authority, Greater Manchester: centre of the woollen trade since the 14th century; later important for cotton. Pop: 139 403 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 263 800 (2003 est).Area: 140 sq km (54 sq miles)
Bolton in American English
(ˈboʊltən)
city in Greater Manchester, NW England: county district pop. 259,000