Ceremonial county in England
Lincolnshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Lincoln. According to the 2021 Census, Lincolnshire has a population of 1,096,611 and covers an area of 6,975 km², giving it a population density of 157 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire:
Lincolnshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Lincolnshire is Lincoln.
Lincolnshire has a population of 1,096,611 according to the 2021 Census.
Lincolnshire covers an area of 6,975 km² (2,693 square miles).
Lincolnshire contains the following local authorities: Boston, East Lindsey, Lincoln, North Kesteven, South Holland, South Kesteven, West Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire 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. Lincolnshire 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.