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Clacton-on-Sea is a seaside town in the Tendring District in the county of Essex, England. It is located on the Tendring Peninsula and is the largest settlement in the Tendring District with a population of 56,874. The town is situated around (85 miles) northeast of London, (42 miles) from Chelmsford, (58 miles) from Southend-on-Sea, (16 miles) southeast of Colchester and (18 miles) south of Harwich. The town is a seaside resort on the southeast coast of England.

The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population. The north-west part of the town has two business/industrial parks. In the wider district, agriculture and occupations connected to the Port of Harwich provide further employment. It lies within the Clacton United Kingdom Parliament constituency.