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Yoker is a western suburb of Glasgow, lying on the northern bank of the Clyde to the east of Clydebank. It is located circa 5 miles northeast of the City Centre. From the 14th century a ferry linked Yoker with the town of Renfrew on the south bank. Although shipbuilding has all but disappeared in Yoker, the last remaining Clyde Ferry still crosses from Yoker to Renfrew, having operated the same route since the 14th century.Motor vehicles and tramcars were also manufactured in Yoker, which is now an operations centre for Glasgow’s suburban rail service.
The area has a total population of circa 7,991 . A breakdown of gender is illustrated below.
Population Breakdown by Gender
Number of Males 3,814
Number of Females 4,177
Total Population 7,991
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