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Havant

district, England, United Kingdom
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Havant is a town and borough (district) located in Hampshire, southern England, adjacent to Portsmouth. Historically, it was a small medieval town, largely destroyed by fire in 1760. Nearby, the township of Waterlooville developed after soldiers returning from the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 passed through the area.1

Havant has since grown into a suburb of Portsmouth, accommodating overspill from the city. The area features light-engineering and plastics industries, and yachting is a significant activity. The borough also encompasses the seaside resort of Hayling Island. As of 2011, the town had a population of 45,125, and the borough had 120,684 residents.12

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