Where is the geographical location of blackpool?
Blackpool is a town and seaside resort in Lancashire, England, approximately 130 km (81 mi) northwest of Manchester and northeast of Liverpool. It is located on the Fylde Coast, a stretch of coastline in the Irish Sea. The town has a population of 143,547, making it the largest settlement on the Fylde Coast and the sixth-largest in Lancashire. Blackpool is known for its seaside attractions, including its 1.5 km (0.93 mi) long Golden Mile entertainment centre and famous 518 m (1,700 ft) Victorian Tower. The town has also been a popular destination for day trippers from across the UK since the Victorian era, with the railway line from Manchester completed in 1846 helping to make it easily accessible. Blackpool is also home to the annual Blackpool Illuminations, a light festival which attracts millions of visitors each year.