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Highland

Council area in Scotland

Highland
Council Area
Population
235,540
Area
25,659 km²
Admin Centre
Inverness
Population Density
9 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreInverness
Population235,540
Area25,659 km²
Density9/km²

About Highland

Highland is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Inverness. According to the 2021 Census, Highland has a population of 235,540 and covers an area of 25,659 km², giving it a population density of 9 people per square kilometre.

Highland 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 Highland?

Highland is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Highland?

The administrative centre of Highland is Inverness.

What is the population of Highland?

Highland has a population of 235,540 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Highland?

Highland covers an area of 25,659 km² (9,907 square miles).

What type of county is Highland?

Highland 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.