Thorne, South Yorkshire
| Thorne | |
|---|---|
| Town and civil parish | |
Thorne town centre | |
Thorne Location within the Borough of Doncaster Thorne Location within South Yorkshire | |
| Area | 18.15 sq mi (47.0 km2) |
| Population | 17,295 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 953/sq mi (368/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SE 687 132 |
| Civil parish |
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| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode district | DN8 |
| Dialling code | 01405 |
| Police | South Yorkshire |
| Fire | South Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Thorne is a market town and civil parish in the City of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England. It was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. It has a population of 16,592, increasing to 17,295 at the 2011 Census.