Ceremonial county in England
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.
The following local authorities operate within or correspond to Cornwall:
Cornwall is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Cornwall is Truro.
Cornwall has a population of 574,281 according to the 2021 Census.
Cornwall covers an area of 3,562 km² (1,375 square miles).
Cornwall contains the following local authorities: Isles Of Scilly.
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.
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.