Ceremonial county in England
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Chester. According to the 2021 Census, Cheshire has a population of 1,098,031 and covers an area of 2,344 km², giving it a population density of 468 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Cheshire 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 Cheshire:
Cheshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Cheshire is Chester.
Cheshire has a population of 1,098,031 according to the 2021 Census.
Cheshire covers an area of 2,344 km² (905 square miles).
Cheshire contains the following local authorities: Cheshire East, Cheshire West And Chester, Halton, Warrington.
Cheshire 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. Cheshire 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.