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East Lothian

Council area in Scotland

East Lothian
Council Area
Population
107,090
Area
679 km²
Admin Centre
Haddington
Population Density
158 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreHaddington
Population107,090
Area679 km²
Density158/km²

About East Lothian

East Lothian is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Haddington. According to the 2021 Census, East Lothian has a population of 107,090 and covers an area of 679 km², giving it a population density of 158 people per square kilometre.

East Lothian 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 East Lothian?

East Lothian is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of East Lothian?

The administrative centre of East Lothian is Haddington.

What is the population of East Lothian?

East Lothian has a population of 107,090 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is East Lothian?

East Lothian covers an area of 679 km² (262 square miles).

What type of county is East Lothian?

East Lothian 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.