Ceremonial county in England
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Hertford. According to the 2021 Census, Hertfordshire has a population of 1,200,620 and covers an area of 1,642 km², giving it a population density of 731 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire:
Hertfordshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Hertfordshire is Hertford.
Hertfordshire has a population of 1,200,620 according to the 2021 Census.
Hertfordshire covers an area of 1,642 km² (634 square miles).
Hertfordshire contains the following local authorities: Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Hertfordshire, Hertsmere, North Hertfordshire, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford, Welwyn Hatfield.
Hertfordshire 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. Hertfordshire 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.