Ceremonial county in England
Isle of Wight is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Newport. According to the 2021 Census, Isle of Wight has a population of 140,889 and covers an area of 389 km², giving it a population density of 362 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Isle of Wight 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.
Isle of Wight is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Isle of Wight is Newport.
Isle of Wight has a population of 140,889 according to the 2021 Census.
Isle of Wight covers an area of 389 km² (150 square miles).
Isle of Wight 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. Isle of Wight 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.