Ceremonial county in England
East Sussex is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Lewes. According to the 2021 Census, East Sussex has a population of 823,258 and covers an area of 1,792 km², giving it a population density of 459 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, East Sussex 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 Sussex:
East Sussex is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of East Sussex is Lewes.
East Sussex has a population of 823,258 according to the 2021 Census.
East Sussex covers an area of 1,792 km² (692 square miles).
East Sussex contains the following local authorities: Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother, Wealden, Brighton And Hove.
East Sussex 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 Sussex 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.