The London Borough of Croydon is a borough in South London, part of Outer London. It covers an area of 87 km² and had a population of 397,741 as of mid-2023, making it the most populous London borough. It is London's southernmost borough. At its centre is the town of Croydon, from which the borough takes its name, while other urban centres inc…The London Borough of Croydon is a borough in South London, part of Outer London. It covers an area of 87 km² and had a population of 397,741 as of mid-2023, making it the most populous London borough. It is London's southernmost borough. At its centre is the town of Croydon, from which the borough takes its name, while other urban centres include Thornton Heath, Coulsdon, Purley, South Norwood, Norbury, New Addington, and Selsdon. Croydon is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and developed from a small market town into one of the most populous towns on the outskirts of London. The borough is now a significant business and cultural centre outside central London. Its contributions to entertainment and the arts have helped it gain recognition as a metropolitan centre.
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