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Argyll and Bute

Council area in Scotland

Argyll and Bute
Council Area
Population
86,260
Area
6,909 km²
Admin Centre
Lochgilphead
Population Density
12 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreLochgilphead
Population86,260
Area6,909 km²
Density12/km²

About Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Lochgilphead. According to the 2021 Census, Argyll and Bute has a population of 86,260 and covers an area of 6,909 km², giving it a population density of 12 people per square kilometre.

Argyll and Bute 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 Argyll and Bute?

Argyll and Bute is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Argyll and Bute?

The administrative centre of Argyll and Bute is Lochgilphead.

What is the population of Argyll and Bute?

Argyll and Bute has a population of 86,260 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Argyll and Bute?

Argyll and Bute covers an area of 6,909 km² (2,668 square miles).

What type of county is Argyll and Bute?

Argyll and Bute 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.