Salford is a city in Greater Manchester, England, in a meander on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manch…Salford is a city in Greater Manchester, England, in a meander on the western bank of the River Irwell which forms its boundary with Manchester 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.