Huntington is a market town in the English county of Cambridgeshire. Chartered by King John in 1205, it is a classic county town of Huntingdonshire, and it is the seat of the Huntingdonshire district council. The town is situated on the north bank of the River Great Ouse, and it is opposite Godmanchester and close to the market town of St. Ives. Huntingdon is formed of the village of Hartford along with such developing regions as Oxmoor, Stukeley Meadows and Hinchingbrooke. In 2011, the town had a population of 19830, covering 2765 acres and working out as 5493.1 persons per square. The efficient transport links through the A1, A14 and the frequent rail connections to London lures many people seeking lower home costs and the ability to commute. Huntingdon is the home of England's largest meadow, Portholme Meadow, which is about 257 acres. It contains unusual types of grass, flowers and dragonfly, including being the only recognised habitat of the Marsh Dandelion in Great Britain. The meadow serves as a natural reservoir by holding water in periods of flooding, making it possible for the river to drain gradually, which eases the flooding of neighboring towns. Within Huntingdon are many local businesses, which includes a regional Horseracing Course, Huntingdon Racecourse, and the lots of workplaces and warehouses on the Hinchinbrooke Business Park. High levels of self-employed people in the town, being above regional and national averages, has characterised the town as having a strong spirit of entrepreneurialism. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of trustworthy contractors in Huntingdon to make certain of quality.