Ceremonial county in England
Bedfordshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Bedford. According to the 2021 Census, Bedfordshire has a population of 706,128 and covers an area of 1,235 km², giving it a population density of 572 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Bedfordshire is one of the areas of England to which a Lord Lieutenant is appointed as the personal representative of the monarch. Ceremonial counties represent the traditional geographic divisions of England and are used for various official and cultural purposes.
The following local authorities operate within or correspond to Bedfordshire:
Bedfordshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Bedfordshire is Bedford.
Bedfordshire has a population of 706,128 according to the 2021 Census.
Bedfordshire covers an area of 1,235 km² (477 square miles).
Bedfordshire contains the following local authorities: Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton.
Bedfordshire is a ceremonial county. Ceremonial counties are the 46 traditional geographic counties of England, each headed by a Lord Lieutenant appointed by the Sovereign.
Some ceremonial counties have a county council (e.g. Bedfordshire County Council) that handles highways, education, and social care, while others are divided entirely into unitary authorities with no separate county council. Check your local authority for details.