South Hayling

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South Hayling
Hampshire
Location
Island: Hayling Island
Grid reference: SZ722991
Location: 50°47’16"N, -0°58’37"W
Data
Population: 15,948  (2020 est.)
Postcode: PO11
Local Government
Council: Havant

South Hayling is a village on Hayling Island in Hampshire, about five miles from the mainland town of Havant. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 15,948.

This is a minor seaside town. It has grown with the island: in 1931 the parish had a population of 3,254.[1]

History

South Hayling was formerly called Southwood[2] suggesting the island was once heavily wooded, the disappearance of the woodland may be the reason the name was replaced with "South Hayling".[3]

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