Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester, England. The city of Manchester has a population of about 460,000, and it is located in the heart of the Greater Manchester Urban Area, which has a population of over 2.2 million and is the third largest urban area in the United Kingdom.

Manchester is located 160 miles northwest of London. It is the third most visited city in the United Kingdom by foreign visitors, as the city has become significant in the arts, the media, higher education and commerce.

Manchester experiences a temperate maritime climate, similar to that of British Isles, with relatively cool summers and mild winters. There is generally light precipitation throughout the year.