Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is a metropolitan borough located in the West Midlands of England, historically part of Staffordshire. Situated in the northwestern part of the industrial Black Country, it was once an agricultural center.1

With the development of local coal and ironstone deposits, Wolverhampton became known for its metal manufactures, particularly from the late 18th century. Today, it produces a variety of goods, including paints, rubber tires, and metal foundry products. The town center has been modernized with shopping districts, and Wolverhampton is home to significant immigrant communities from the West Indies and South Asia. The population was 249,470 in 2011.1