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Falkirk

Council area in Scotland

Falkirk
Council Area
Population
160,130
Area
297 km²
Admin Centre
Falkirk
Population Density
539 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreFalkirk
Population160,130
Area297 km²
Density539/km²

About Falkirk

Falkirk is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Falkirk. According to the 2021 Census, Falkirk has a population of 160,130 and covers an area of 297 km², giving it a population density of 539 people per square kilometre.

Falkirk 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 Falkirk?

Falkirk is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Falkirk?

The administrative centre of Falkirk is Falkirk.

What is the population of Falkirk?

Falkirk has a population of 160,130 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Falkirk?

Falkirk covers an area of 297 km² (115 square miles).

What type of county is Falkirk?

Falkirk 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.