Ceremonial county in England
Essex is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Chelmsford. According to the 2021 Census, Essex has a population of 1,862,848 and covers an area of 3,678 km², giving it a population density of 506 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Essex 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 Essex:
Essex is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Essex is Chelmsford.
Essex has a population of 1,862,848 according to the 2021 Census.
Essex covers an area of 3,678 km² (1,420 square miles).
Essex contains the following local authorities: Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, Harlow, Maldon, Rochford, Tendring, Uttlesford, Southend On Sea, Thurrock.
Essex 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. Essex 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.