Ceremonial county in England
Bristol is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Bristol. According to the 2021 Census, Bristol has a population of 471,117 and covers an area of 110 km², giving it a population density of 4,283 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Bristol 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 Bristol:
Bristol is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Bristol is Bristol.
Bristol has a population of 471,117 according to the 2021 Census.
Bristol covers an area of 110 km² (42 square miles).
Bristol contains the following local authorities: City Of Bristol, Bristol City Of.
Bristol 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. Bristol 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.