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Flintshire

Principal area in Wales

Flintshire
Principal Area
Population
155,045
Area
440 km²
Admin Centre
Mold
Population Density
352 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreMold
Population155,045
Area440 km²
Density352/km²

About Flintshire

Flintshire is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Mold. According to the 2021 Census, Flintshire has a population of 155,045 and covers an area of 440 km², giving it a population density of 352 people per square kilometre.

Flintshire is one of 22 principal areas in Wales, established in 1996 as part of local government reorganisation. Each principal area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority responsible for all local government services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Flintshire?

Flintshire is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Flintshire?

The administrative centre of Flintshire is Mold.

What is the population of Flintshire?

Flintshire has a population of 155,045 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Flintshire?

Flintshire covers an area of 440 km² (170 square miles).

What type of county is Flintshire?

Flintshire is a principal area. Principal areas are the 22 unitary authorities in Wales, established in 1996, each combining county and district functions.