Royton is a town in Greater Manchester with a 2011 population of 21,284. It sits near the source of the River Irk, on undulating land at the foothills of the South Pennines, and is close to Oldham, Rochdale and Manchester.
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Royton is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, with a population of 21,284 in 2011. It lies close to the source of the River Irk, near undulating land at the foothills of the South Pennines. The town is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Oldham, 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Rochdale and 8 miles (12.9 km) northeast of Manchester. The area is characterised by its proximity to natural features and its position within the Greater Manchester conurbation, offering a mix of rural setting and urban accessibility.