Ceremonial county in England
Berkshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Reading. According to the 2021 Census, Berkshire has a population of 950,588 and covers an area of 1,262 km², giving it a population density of 753 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Berkshire 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 Berkshire:
Berkshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Berkshire is Reading.
Berkshire has a population of 950,588 according to the 2021 Census.
Berkshire covers an area of 1,262 km² (487 square miles).
Berkshire contains the following local authorities: Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough, West Berkshire, Windsor And Maidenhead, Wokingham.
Berkshire 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. Berkshire 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.