Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
66K
Population
15 km2
Area
279 Mbps
Internet
UTC±00:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Folkestone is a city in United Kingdom with a population of 66K. Internet speeds average 279 Mbps download. The city has 3,747 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Europe
Population
66K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Currency
GBP
Language
English
GPS
51.08, 1.17
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
279 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A smaller city of 66,429 people in United Kingdom
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,747 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
120
Cafes
95
Bars
116
Fast Food
78
Shopping
Supermarkets
20
Convenience
69
Shopping Malls
6
Healthcare
Hospitals
4
Clinics
34
Pharmacies
11
Education
Schools
81
Universities
2
Libraries
8
Recreation
Parks
758
Playgrounds
102
Sports
128
Cinemas
4
Museums
9
Theatres
4
Transport
Bus Stops
800
Train Stations
11
Fuel Stations
21
Services
Banks
13
ATMs
23
Post Offices
20
Police
4
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
279 Mbps
Download
134 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
11,462
Tests
2,888
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
1°
J
2°
F
6°
M
11°
A
17°
M
21°
J
22°
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21°
A
17°
S
11°
O
6°
N
2°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Folkestone known for?
Folkestone is a city in United Kingdom. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Folkestone?
Folkestone has an average download speed of 279 Mbps and upload speed of 134 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Folkestone?
The population of Folkestone is approximately 66K.
What infrastructure does Folkestone have?
Folkestone has 3,747 mapped points of interest, including 120 restaurants, 4 hospitals, 81 schools.
What country is Folkestone in?
Folkestone is located in United Kingdom.
