Stroud is a non-metropolitan district in Gloucestershire ( England ). The administrative center is the city of Stroud .
| Stroud | |
|---|---|
| English Stroud | |
| A country | Great Britain |
| Included in | Gloucestershire |
| Adm. Centre | Stroud |
| History and Geography | |
| Date of formation | April 1, 1974 |
| Square | 460.7 km² |
| Population | |
| Population | 115 093 people ( 2014 ) |
 | |
Geography
The area is located in the central part of Gloucestershire county along the left bank of the River Severn .
History
The district was formed on April 1, 1974 as a result of the unification of the urban areas ( Urban district ) of Nailsworth , Stroud , the rural areas ( English Rural District ) of Dursley , Stroud and parts of the rural areas of Gloucester , Sodbury and Thornbury .
Composition
The district includes 6 cities:
- Berkeley
- Stroud
and 46 communities ( English civil parish ).