Ceremonial county in England
County Durham is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Durham. According to the 2021 Census, County Durham has a population of 862,067 and covers an area of 2,676 km², giving it a population density of 322 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, County Durham 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 County Durham:
County Durham is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of County Durham is Durham.
County Durham has a population of 862,067 according to the 2021 Census.
County Durham covers an area of 2,676 km² (1,033 square miles).
County Durham contains the following local authorities: Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton On Tees.
County Durham 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. County Durham 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.