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Aberdeenshire

Council area in Scotland

Aberdeenshire
Council Area
Population
263,360
Area
6,313 km²
Admin Centre
Inverurie
Population Density
42 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreInverurie
Population263,360
Area6,313 km²
Density42/km²

About Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Inverurie. According to the 2021 Census, Aberdeenshire has a population of 263,360 and covers an area of 6,313 km², giving it a population density of 42 people per square kilometre.

Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire?

Aberdeenshire is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Aberdeenshire?

The administrative centre of Aberdeenshire is Inverurie.

What is the population of Aberdeenshire?

Aberdeenshire has a population of 263,360 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Aberdeenshire?

Aberdeenshire covers an area of 6,313 km² (2,437 square miles).

What type of county is Aberdeenshire?

Aberdeenshire 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.