Golborne is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan within Greater Manchester, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south-south-east of Wigan, 6 miles (9.7 km) north-east of Warrington, and 14 miles (22.5 km) west of the city of Manchester.
The town has a recorded population of 24,041 when combined with the neighboring village of Lowton.