Ceremonial county in England
Leicestershire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Leicester. According to the 2021 Census, Leicestershire has a population of 1,078,590 and covers an area of 2,155 km², giving it a population density of 501 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire:
Leicestershire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Leicestershire is Leicester.
Leicestershire has a population of 1,078,590 according to the 2021 Census.
Leicestershire covers an area of 2,155 km² (832 square miles).
Leicestershire contains the following local authorities: Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley And Bosworth, Leicester, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby And Wigston, Rutland.
Leicestershire 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. Leicestershire 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.