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Buckinghamshire

Ceremonial county in England

Buckinghamshire
Ceremonial County
Population
843,458
Area
1,876 km²
County Town
Aylesbury
Population Density
450 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeCeremonial county
County TownAylesbury
Population843,458
Area1,876 km²
Density450/km²

About Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Aylesbury. According to the 2021 Census, Buckinghamshire has a population of 843,458 and covers an area of 1,876 km², giving it a population density of 450 people per square kilometre.

As a ceremonial county, Buckinghamshire 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.

Districts & Local Authorities

The following local authorities operate within or correspond to Buckinghamshire:

Milton Keynes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buckinghamshire?

Buckinghamshire is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of Buckinghamshire?

The county town of Buckinghamshire is Aylesbury.

What is the population of Buckinghamshire?

Buckinghamshire has a population of 843,458 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Buckinghamshire?

Buckinghamshire covers an area of 1,876 km² (724 square miles).

What districts are in Buckinghamshire?

Buckinghamshire contains the following local authorities: Milton Keynes.

What type of county is Buckinghamshire?

Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial county. Ceremonial counties are the 46 traditional geographic counties of England, each headed by a Lord Lieutenant appointed by the Sovereign.

What county council governs Buckinghamshire?

Some ceremonial counties have a county council (e.g. Buckinghamshire 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.