Ceremonial county in England
East Riding of Yorkshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Beverley. According to the 2021 Census, East Riding of Yorkshire has a population of 609,606 and covers an area of 2,476 km², giving it a population density of 246 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire:
East Riding of Yorkshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of East Riding of Yorkshire is Beverley.
East Riding of Yorkshire has a population of 609,606 according to the 2021 Census.
East Riding of Yorkshire covers an area of 2,476 km² (956 square miles).
East Riding of Yorkshire contains the following local authorities: Kingston Upon Hull City Of, Kingston Upon Hull.
East Riding of Yorkshire 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. East Riding of Yorkshire 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.