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Fife

Council area in Scotland

Fife
Council Area
Population
374,130
Area
1,325 km²
Admin Centre
Glenrothes
Population Density
282 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreGlenrothes
Population374,130
Area1,325 km²
Density282/km²

About Fife

Fife is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Glenrothes. According to the 2021 Census, Fife has a population of 374,130 and covers an area of 1,325 km², giving it a population density of 282 people per square kilometre.

Fife 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 Fife?

Fife is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Fife?

The administrative centre of Fife is Glenrothes.

What is the population of Fife?

Fife has a population of 374,130 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Fife?

Fife covers an area of 1,325 km² (512 square miles).

What type of county is Fife?

Fife 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.