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Cornwall

Ceremonial county in England

Cornwall
Ceremonial County
Population
574,281
Area
3,562 km²
County Town
Truro
Population Density
161 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeCeremonial county
County TownTruro
Population574,281
Area3,562 km²
Density161/km²

About Cornwall

Cornwall is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Truro. According to the 2021 Census, Cornwall has a population of 574,281 and covers an area of 3,562 km², giving it a population density of 161 people per square kilometre.

As a ceremonial county, Cornwall 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 Cornwall:

Isles Of Scilly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cornwall?

Cornwall is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of Cornwall?

The county town of Cornwall is Truro.

What is the population of Cornwall?

Cornwall has a population of 574,281 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Cornwall?

Cornwall covers an area of 3,562 km² (1,375 square miles).

What districts are in Cornwall?

Cornwall contains the following local authorities: Isles Of Scilly.

What type of county is Cornwall?

Cornwall 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 Cornwall?

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