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City of Edinburgh

Council area in Scotland

City of Edinburgh
Council Area
Population
524,930
Area
264 km²
Admin Centre
Edinburgh
Population Density
1,988 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreEdinburgh
Population524,930
Area264 km²
Density1,988/km²

About City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Edinburgh. According to the 2021 Census, City of Edinburgh has a population of 524,930 and covers an area of 264 km², giving it a population density of 1,988 people per square kilometre.

City of Edinburgh is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is City of Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of City of Edinburgh?

The administrative centre of City of Edinburgh is Edinburgh.

What is the population of City of Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh has a population of 524,930 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is City of Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh covers an area of 264 km² (102 square miles).

What type of county is City of Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh is a council area. Council areas are the 32 single-tier local authorities in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994.