Ceremonial county in England
Cumbria is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Carlisle. According to the 2021 Census, Cumbria has a population of 500,821 and covers an area of 6,769 km², giving it a population density of 74 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Cumbria 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 Cumbria:
Cumbria is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Cumbria is Carlisle.
Cumbria has a population of 500,821 according to the 2021 Census.
Cumbria covers an area of 6,769 km² (2,614 square miles).
Cumbria contains the following local authorities: Cumberland, Westmorland And Furness.
Cumbria 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. Cumbria 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.