Rochdale is a town located in Greater Manchester, England. It serves as the administrative centre for the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. The town is situated in the foothills of the South Pennines and lies within the valley of the River Roch.
Geographically, Rochdale is positioned approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Oldham and 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Manchester. According to the 2021 Census, the town had a population of 111,261, while the wider borough recorded a population of 223,773.