Ceremonial county in England
Dorset is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Dorchester. According to the 2021 Census, Dorset has a population of 781,401 and covers an area of 2,652 km², giving it a population density of 295 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Dorset 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 Dorset:
Dorset is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Dorset is Dorchester.
Dorset has a population of 781,401 according to the 2021 Census.
Dorset covers an area of 2,652 km² (1,024 square miles).
Dorset contains the following local authorities: Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole.
Dorset 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. Dorset 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.