Salford is a cathedral city in Greater Manchester, England. The city is situated in a meander on the western bank of the River Irwell which f…Salford is a cathedral city in Greater Manchester, England. The city is situated in a meander on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester and its city centre. Landmarks in the city include the old town hall, cathedral and St Philips Church. In 2021 it had a population of 129,794. It is the main settlement of the wider City of Salford metropolitan borough.