Clacton-on-Sea

Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea from the air in 2004
Clacton-on-Sea is located in Essex
Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea
Location within Essex
Population53,200 (Built-up area, 2021)
OS grid reference[TM170150 TM170150]
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode districtCO15, CO16
Dialling code01255
PoliceEssex
FireEssex
AmbulanceEast of England
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Essex
51°47′30″N 1°08′45″E / 51.7918°N 1.1457°E / 51.7918; 1.1457

Clacton-on-Sea is a medium-sized seaside town in Tendring, Essex, England. It has about 55,000 inhabitants. Many people in the town are elderly. The A133 road runs into Clacton-on-Sea.

It is a popular seaside destination for people from London, Essex and surrounding areas.

It is served by Clacton-on-sea railway station.