About Reading
Reading is located in United Kingdom, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Population318,014
Figure applies toReading (city)
Data as ofLatest recorded figure
Last checkedSeptember 3, 2026
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Place typeCity
Country codeGB
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