Southampton
For other uses, see Southampton (disambiguation). City and unitary authority area in England, United Kingdom Southampton City and unitary authority area Montage of Southampton. Clockwise from top-left: Bargate; Guildhall; Top of west walls; Wool house and custom house; Southwestern house Logo of the City Council Nickname(s): "Soton/So'ton", The Gateway to the World Southampton shown within Hampshire Sovereign state United Kingdom Constituent country England Region South East England Ceremonial county Hampshire Admin HQ Southampton Settled c. AD43 City status 1964 Unitary authority 1997 Government • Type Unitary authority, City • Governing body Southampton City Council • Leadership Leader and Cabinet • Executive Labour • MPs Royston Smith (C) Alan Whitehead (L) Caroline Nokes (C) Area • Urban 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km 2 ) Population (2010 est) • City and unitary authority area 253,651 (Ranked 57) [1] • Density 13,090/sq mi (5,055/km 2 ) • Urban 855,569 [2] • Metro 1,54...