Ceremonial county in England
Lancashire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Lancaster. According to the 2021 Census, Lancashire has a population of 1,531,911 and covers an area of 3,075 km², giving it a population density of 498 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Lancashire 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 Lancashire:
Lancashire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Lancashire is Lancaster.
Lancashire has a population of 1,531,911 according to the 2021 Census.
Lancashire covers an area of 3,075 km² (1,187 square miles).
Lancashire contains the following local authorities: Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre, Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool.
Lancashire 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. Lancashire 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.