Ceremonial county in England
Herefordshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Hereford. According to the 2021 Census, Herefordshire has a population of 187,557 and covers an area of 2,176 km², giving it a population density of 86 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire:
Herefordshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Herefordshire is Hereford.
Herefordshire has a population of 187,557 according to the 2021 Census.
Herefordshire covers an area of 2,176 km² (840 square miles).
Herefordshire contains the following local authorities: Herefordshire County Of.
Herefordshire 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. Herefordshire 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.