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Aberdeen City

Council area in Scotland

Aberdeen City
Council Area
Population
228,920
Area
186 km²
Admin Centre
Aberdeen
Population Density
1,231 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreAberdeen
Population228,920
Area186 km²
Density1,231/km²

About Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Aberdeen. According to the 2021 Census, Aberdeen City has a population of 228,920 and covers an area of 186 km², giving it a population density of 1,231 people per square kilometre.

Aberdeen City is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aberdeen City?

Aberdeen City is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Aberdeen City?

The administrative centre of Aberdeen City is Aberdeen.

What is the population of Aberdeen City?

Aberdeen City has a population of 228,920 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Aberdeen City?

Aberdeen City covers an area of 186 km² (72 square miles).

What type of county is Aberdeen City?

Aberdeen City is a council area. Council areas are the 32 single-tier local authorities in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994.