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Dumfries and Galloway

Council area in Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway
Council Area
Population
148,060
Area
6,426 km²
Admin Centre
Dumfries
Population Density
23 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreDumfries
Population148,060
Area6,426 km²
Density23/km²

About Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Dumfries. According to the 2021 Census, Dumfries and Galloway has a population of 148,060 and covers an area of 6,426 km², giving it a population density of 23 people per square kilometre.

Dumfries and Galloway is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dumfries and Galloway?

Dumfries and Galloway is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Dumfries and Galloway?

The administrative centre of Dumfries and Galloway is Dumfries.

What is the population of Dumfries and Galloway?

Dumfries and Galloway has a population of 148,060 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Dumfries and Galloway?

Dumfries and Galloway covers an area of 6,426 km² (2,481 square miles).

What type of county is Dumfries and Galloway?

Dumfries and Galloway is a council area. Council areas are the 32 single-tier local authorities in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994.