Where is DG16?
DG16 spans the counties of Dumfries and Cumbria. It is 6km west of the town of Longtown, and contains Gretna, Gretna Green, Springfield, and Rigg. DG16 is 15km north-west of the city of Carlisle. DG16 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
DG16 on a map
The below map shows where DG16 is, and the boundary of the DG16 postcode district:
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What county is DG16 in?
DG16 lies within the counties of Dumfries and Cumbria. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Dumfries | 92% |
| Cumbria | 8% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in DG16?
| Gretna | Village |
| Gretna Green | Village |
| Springfield | Village |
| Rigg | Village |
What are the nearest towns to DG16?
Position of DG16 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of DG16 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to DG16?
Position of DG16 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of DG16 to the centre of the city.
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