Place:Broxbourne District, Hertfordshire, England

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NameBroxbourne District
Alt namesBorough of Broxbournesource: Wikipedia
TypeDistrict municipality
Located inHertfordshire, England     (1974 - )
See alsoCheshunt, Hertfordshire, Englandurban district absorbed into the Broxbourne District in 1974
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, Englandurban district absorbed into the Broxbourne District in 1974
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The Borough of Broxbourne or Broxbourne District is a local government district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Cheshunt, other towns include Broxbourne, Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross. The eastern boundary of the district is the River Lea. The borough covers 20 square miles (52 km2) in south east Hertfordshire having a population of about 96,000.

The borough was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of Cheshunt and Hoddesdon urban districts.

In Broxbourne borough, the Metropolitan Green Belt protects the surrounding countryside. The west of Broxbourne borough extends over well-wooded countryside to include Goffs Oak and the popular Lee Valley Park which marks the eastern boundary. Although urbanised with industrial and commercial activity, the whole area retains much of its rural character and is liked by people commuting to London.

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