Margate is a seaside town situated in the Thanet District of Kent, England. Located on the north coast of the county, it lies approximately 16 miles north-east of Canterbury and covers an area spanning 2 miles in length.
The town encompasses several distinct areas, including Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay, and Westbrook. As of the 2011 census, Margate had a recorded population of 61,223 residents.